Evolution III
Core NET-V III freshwater lure series, 14 spinning and casting models from L to X power.
- Models
- 14
- Length
- 6.0'–7.6'
- Type
- Casting / Spinning
Evolution III is the current generation of Hearty Rise's core freshwater lure series, carrying the line's focus on sensitivity, low weight, and casting control. The blanks are rolled from Japanese high-density carbon using the brand's NET-V III multi-angle mesh construction, finished with the OPP coating process that adds water and scratch resistance without cutting into the blank, and fitted with a Fuji reel seat and Fuji K anti-tangle guides.
The range covers 14 models: ten spinning builds from the 1.84 m E3-602LS up through 7'6" M, MH, and H versions, and four casting builds from 662MC to the 712XC. Sample specs show 99 percent carbon blanks at 96 g to 131 g, with ratings from 2-10 g lures on 4-8 lb line at the light end to 7-21 g on 10-16 lb in the 702MS. Powers run L through the X-class heavy models, so the series spans finesse work to heavier single-hand casting duties.
Shaded band: the spread of the lineup's 14 models, as percentile rank among same-type rods. Solid line = series median · dashed ring = catalog median.
Deeper Dive
A closer look at notable models.
Evolution III E3-602LS is a 1.84 m spinning rod for light all-round freshwater lure rod for spinning and baitcasting work, casting 2-10 g and rated 4-8 lb.
Evolution III E3-652MLS is a 1.98 m spinning rod for light all-round freshwater lure rod for spinning and baitcasting work, casting 3-14 g and rated 5-10 lb.
From the Evolution III lineup, a 1.99 m baitcasting rod for light all-round freshwater lure rod for spinning and baitcasting work, casting 5-18 g and rated 8-16 lb.
From the Evolution III lineup, a 2 m spinning rod for light all-round freshwater lure rod for spinning and baitcasting work, casting 5-18 g and rated 10-16 lb.
A 2.07 m spinning rod for light all-round freshwater lure rod for spinning and baitcasting work, casting 7-28 g and rated 10-20 lb.
Evolution III E3-692MHC is a 2.07 m baitcasting rod for light all-round freshwater lure rod for spinning and baitcasting work, casting 7-28 g and rated 10-20 lb.
Evolution III E3-702MS is a 2.14 m spinning rod for light all-round freshwater lure rod for spinning and baitcasting work, casting 7-21 g and rated 10-16 lb.
A 2.14 m spinning rod for light all-round freshwater lure rod for spinning and baitcasting work, casting 10-42 g and rated 10-25 lb.
A 2.14 m baitcasting rod for light all-round freshwater lure rod for spinning and baitcasting work, casting 10-42 g and rated 10-25 lb.
A 2.17 m spinning rod for light all-round freshwater lure rod for spinning and baitcasting work, casting 14-80 g and rated 14-30 lb.
From the Evolution III lineup, a 2.17 m baitcasting rod for light all-round freshwater lure rod for spinning and baitcasting work, casting 14-80 g and rated 14-30 lb.
From the Evolution III lineup, a 2.3 m spinning rod for light all-round freshwater lure rod for spinning and baitcasting work, casting 7-21 g and rated 10-16 lb.
A 2.3 m spinning rod for light all-round freshwater lure rod for spinning and baitcasting work, casting 7-28 g and rated 10-20 lb.
A 2.3 m spinning rod for light all-round freshwater lure rod for spinning and baitcasting work, casting 10-42 g and rated 10-25 lb.