SMITH DRAGONBAIT NX4 H TACTICAL Spinning Rod

Product highlights

The SMITH Dragonbait NX4 Tactical Spin spinning rod is a high-end predator rod designed for linear fishing with modern lures. Its balanced, sensitive and responsive action allows the angler to accurately follow bottom contours while maintaining precise control of the lure, both from shore and boat. Ideal for exploring breaks, holes, island heads and snaggy areas, it clearly transmits the faintest bites even when fish are lethargic.

Built to work efficiently at depth, this rod excels in reservoirs, large rivers or swollen rivers where predators stay close to the bottom. It enables presenting soft baits and sinking crankbaits right into holding zones while minimizing snags thanks to precise lure control. Its power reserve secures hooksets and fish control, even in current or above obstacles.

Technical features

• Spinning rod specially developed for freshwater predator fishing.
• SMITH Dragonbait NX4 Tactical Spin range, renowned for sensitivity and responsiveness.
• Action optimized for linear fishing with soft baits and sinking crankbaits.
• Designed for exploring deep areas in reservoirs, lakes and large rivers.
• Balance engineered to reduce wrist fatigue during long fishing sessions.
• Compatible with a wide selection of spinning reels suited to the technique and target species.

Advantages and strengths

This SMITH Dragonbait NX4 predator rod offers an excellent balance between sensitivity and power reserve. The angler precisely feels lure action, substrate changes and contact with obstacles, allowing immediate adjustments to retrieval speed or animation depth. On strike, the rod's responsiveness ensures effective hooksets, while its progression accompanies fish runs to reduce drop-offs. Its refined design makes it a reliable tool for technical linear fishing, both for slow prospecting and faster retrieves.

Usage tips

To get the most from this spinning rod for linear fishing, pair it with a smooth reel and a braid/leader setup suited to the targeted predators. Using soft baits rigged on weighted heads or sinking crankbaits allows you to exploit the rod's full potential, particularly in deep or current-affected zones. Vary retrieval speeds and animation amplitudes to find the presentation that triggers the most strikes.

In reservoirs or large rivers, position drifts so the lure passes as close as possible to breaks and likely holding areas while keeping constant contact with the bottom. Watch the line and any change in tension closely, often the sign of a subtle bite. Thanks to the sensitivity of the Dragonbait NX4 Tactical Spin, you can fish confidently even when fish are wary or picky.

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FAQ

Question 1 : Is this rod suitable for linear fishing in rivers and reservoirs?

Answer: Yes, this rod is designed for linear predator fishing in freshwater and performs excellently in rivers, lakes and reservoirs, particularly when working deep or current-affected areas.

Question 2 : Which types of lures work best with this rod?

Answer: It excels with soft baits mounted on weighted heads and sinking crankbaits, but remains versatile with other lures used for linear fishing as long as the lure weight matches the rod's power range.