Assault Stick Original Telescopic

IM8 telescopic musky casting rods with the Chaos Hybrid Action.

Models: 8
Length: 8.5'–9.5'
Price: $219.99
Type: Casting

$219.99 telescopic casting rods on IM8 blanks with the Chaos Hybrid Action: a true-to-spec tip that loads on the cast and a stronger-than-rated butt section for hooksets. Solid hardened stainless steel guides eliminate cracked insert rings; cork grips come full or split, with a Revolution reel seat option on some builds ($259.99).

The line runs the same family ladder as the 20/20, Surgical Strike MH through Shock & Awe XXH, at 8'6" to 9'6", collapsing below 8 feet for transport at 12.75 to 14.25 oz. Warranty is 100% for six months, then $75 for repair or replacement through the remaining 4.5 years.

Series fingerprint

Shaded band: the spread of the lineup's 8 models, as percentile rank among same-type rods. Solid line = series median · dashed ring = catalog median.

Deeper Dive

A closer look at notable models.

8'6" MH Surgical Strike Casting · 8'6" · MH · MF action

IM8 telescopic musky rod at 8'6" MH in the Surgical Strike class, sized for twitch baits and topwaters to 4 oz, with the Chaos Hybrid Action and solid stainless guides.

8'6" H Tactical Strike Casting · 8'6" · H · MF action

IM8 telescopic musky rod at 8'6" H in the Tactical Strike class, sized for jerkbaits and mid-size baits to 6 oz, with the Chaos Hybrid Action and solid stainless guides.

8'6" XH SWAT Casting · 8'6" · XH · MF action

IM8 telescopic musky rod at 8'6" XH in the SWAT class, sized for the versatile big-bait class to 10 oz, with the Chaos Hybrid Action and solid stainless guides.

9' MH Surgical Strike Casting · 9' · MH · MF action

IM8 telescopic musky rod at 9' MH in the Surgical Strike class, sized for twitch baits and topwaters to 4 oz, with the Chaos Hybrid Action and solid stainless guides.

9' XH SWAT Casting · 9' · XH · MF action

IM8 telescopic musky rod at 9' XH in the SWAT class, sized for the versatile big-bait class to 10 oz, with the Chaos Hybrid Action and solid stainless guides.

9' XXH Shock & Awe Casting · 9' · XXH · MF action

IM8 telescopic musky rod at 9' XXH in the Shock & Awe class, sized for big rubber and soft plastics to 24 oz, with the Chaos Hybrid Action and solid stainless guides.

9'6" XH SWAT Casting · 9'6" · XH · MF action

IM8 telescopic musky rod at 9'6" XH in the SWAT class, sized for the versatile big-bait class to 10 oz, with the Chaos Hybrid Action and solid stainless guides.

9'6" XXH Shock & Awe Casting · 9'6" · XXH · MF action

IM8 telescopic musky rod at 9'6" XXH in the Shock & Awe class, sized for big rubber and soft plastics to 24 oz, with the Chaos Hybrid Action and solid stainless guides.

Rods in this series

Save	Model	Type	Length	Power	Action	Line	Lure	Price
Surgical Strike 2 models MH, 3/4-4 oz, 36-65 lb: smaller twitch baits and topwaters.
	8'6" MH Surgical Strike	Casting	8'6"	MH	MF	36–65lb	3/4–4oz	Buy from Chaos Tackle
	9' MH Surgical Strike	Casting	9'	MH	MF	36–65lb	3/4–4oz	Buy from Chaos Tackle
Tactical Strike 1 model H, 2-6 oz, 50-80 lb: jerkbaits and mid-size baits.
	8'6" H Tactical Strike	Casting	8'6"	H	MF	50–80lb	2–6oz	Buy from Chaos Tackle
SWAT 3 models XH, 3-10 oz, 50-80 lb: the most versatile big-bait rod.
	8'6" XH SWAT	Casting	8'6"	XH	MF	50–80lb	3–10oz	Buy from Chaos Tackle
	9' XH SWAT	Casting	9'	XH	MF	50–80lb	3–10oz	Buy from Chaos Tackle
	9'6" XH SWAT	Casting	9'6"	XH	MF	50–80lb	3–10oz	Buy from Chaos Tackle
Shock & Awe 2 models XXH, 4-24 oz, 65-100 lb: big rubber and soft plastics.
	9' XXH Shock & Awe	Casting	9'	XXH	MF	65–100lb	4–24oz	Buy from Chaos Tackle
	9'6" XXH Shock & Awe	Casting	9'6"	XXH	MF	65–100lb	4–24oz	Buy from Chaos Tackle