Cat Slayer Catfish Rods
Fiberglass catfish rods for bank, drift, and anchor fishing, channel to flathead range.
- Models
- 7
- Length
- 7.0'–8.0'
- Price
- $68.99–$89.99
- Type
- Casting / Spinning
specialized catfish series covering bank, anchor, and drifting situations on rivers and reservoirs. Serves channel, blue, and flathead catfish across a practical size range. The CSRB bait model is an outlier aimed squarely at flathead and trophy blue hunters using large cut bait or live bream; the standard CSR models are better matched to everyday channel and mid-sized blue fishing. Blanks are fiberglass construction with a UFR (Ultimate Flex Reinforced) tip section for added strength at the tip without sacrificing flex.
UV-activated paint and fluorescent guide wraps aid visibility during night sessions, which is the primary use case for most catfishers. Double-foot stainless steel guides throughout. EVA tapered grips run long for two-handed control when fighting larger fish. Seven models span two styles: six standard CSR rods in both casting and spinning formats (7'–8', M to MH, line 12–40 lb) and one CSRB heavy bait caster (7'6", XH, F action, 65–80 lb, 2–8 oz).
Spinning and casting versions share most length/power pairings, giving the angler reel-style flexibility. The 7' spinning MH and 8' casting/spinning MH are the most versatile mid-range options; the CSRB stands apart as a specialized heavy live-bait stick.
Shaded band: the spread of the lineup's 7 models, as percentile rank among same-type rods. Solid line = series median · dashed ring = catalog median.
Deeper Dive
A closer look at notable models.
Lightest casting model in the standard range. M power and medium action make it suitable for lighter rigs and slip sinker presentations made for channel cats. Works reasonably for smaller rivers or ponds where a heavy rod would be overkill.
Outlier in the lineup, XH power and 65–80 lb line rating puts this firmly in flathead and trophy blue territory. Fast action with heavy bait-holding backbone. Designed for large cut bait or live bream fished on bottom in heavy current. Not interchangeable with the standard CSR series.
Rods in this series
| Save | Model | Length | Power | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSR-S-702MH | 7' | MH | Buy from Okuma | |
| CSR-C-762M | 7'6" | M | Buy from Okuma | |
| CSR-S-762M | 7'6" | M | Buy from Okuma | |
| CSR-S-762MH | 7'6" | MH | Buy from Okuma | |
| CSRB-C-761XH | 7'6" | XH | Buy from Okuma | |
| CSR-C-802MH | 8' | MH | Buy from Okuma | |
| CSR-S-802MH | 8' | MH | Buy from Okuma |