{"product_id":"bent-butt-game-rod","title":"24kg Bent Butt Game Fishing Rod","description":"\u003cspan id=\"bent-butt-buy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA compact 24kg bent butt fishing rod built for offshore game fishing, trolling and deep dropping.\u003c\/strong\u003e The bent aluminium butt changes the working angle of the rod, while the 5 ft 6 in two-piece design makes the outfit easier to store and transport than a one-piece game rod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24kg line class\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 ft 6 in (approximately 1.68 m)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e two-piece rod with solid aluminium bent butt\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e roller tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRod weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 880 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplications:\u003c\/strong\u003e offshore trolling, game fishing, shark fishing, tuna and marlin fishing, deep dropping and suitable electric-reel setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAustralia-wide delivery is included in the selected shipping-destination price.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose your destination above before adding the rod to cart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 980px; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003e24kg Bent Butt Fishing Rod for Offshore Game Fishing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eBent butt rods are often associated with heavy chair-style game fishing, but the geometry is useful in much more than a fighting chair. We have used this 24kg rod off Sydney for game fishing, trolling and deep dropping, with conventional game reels and electric-reel setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe main difference is the butt angle. In an angled rod holder it can keep the rod closer to the horizontal than a comparable straight butt, while in a fighting bucket it can bring the reel lower and closer to the angler. For deep dropping, the angle can also help hold the line and reel farther away from the gunwale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr)); gap: 16px; margin: 28px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; padding: 20px; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eGame Fishing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eA 24kg game rod we have used on hard-fighting offshore fish including marlin, yellowfin tuna, mako sharks and thresher sharks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; padding: 20px; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eOffshore Trolling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eThe bent butt changes the rod angle in a conventional angled holder and can keep the outfit sitting lower while trolling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; padding: 20px; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eDeep Dropping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eThe short rod, roller tip and bent-butt geometry suit heavy deepwater work and compatible electric-reel setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eBent Butt Game Rod Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin: 18px 0 28px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 480px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 34%;\"\u003eRod type\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBent butt offshore game \/ trolling rod\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLine class\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e24kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e5 ft 6 in \/ approximately 1.68 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePieces\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2-piece, separating at the butt\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eButt\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSolid aluminium bent butt\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTip\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRoller tip\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGuides\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHeavy overbound guides with roller tip\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRod weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApproximately 880 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAction\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSlow \/ parabolic action\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTypical uses\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGame fishing, offshore trolling, shark fishing and deep dropping\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.92em; color: #666;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 24kg rating is the rod's line class, not a maximum fish weight. Fish size, drag pressure, line, reel, knots, leader, fighting technique and the rest of the tackle system all matter.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose a Bent Butt Instead of a Straight Butt?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eA bent butt does not simply make a rod \"stronger\". It changes the geometry of the outfit. Depending on how you fish, that can make the rod sit more naturally in an angled holder, move the reel into a more comfortable position when fighting a fish, and give heavy line more clearance from the side of the boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThat is why we like this style for both game fishing and deep dropping. If you mostly hold a lighter rod in your hands and cast with it, a straight butt is normally the more natural choice. For heavy overhead tackle worked from a rod holder or fighting bucket, a bent butt can make much more sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eWe have a separate guide explaining the trade-offs in more detail: \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/blogs\/tackle-news\/if-youve-got-em-bend-em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBent Butt vs Straight Butt Fishing Rods\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cfigure style=\"margin: 1.8em auto; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/great_grip_on_rod_large.jpg?v=1543194018\" alt=\"24kg bent butt fishing rod set up for offshore game fishing\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display: block; width: 100%; max-width: 800px; height: auto; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\n    \u003cfigcaption style=\"font-size: 0.92em; color: #666; margin-top: 8px;\"\u003eThe bent aluminium butt keeps the reel and foregrip in a compact heavy-tackle layout.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n  \u003c\/figure\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eProven on Marlin, Tuna and Sharks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eWe have years of first-hand use and customer feedback behind this rod rather than just a supplier specification sheet. Downrigger Shop rods have been used on yellowfin tuna, mahi mahi, mako and thresher sharks, and striped marlin, including a reported 90kg striped marlin caught off Wollongong on one of our historical bent-butt outfits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cfigure style=\"margin: 1.8em auto; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/andy_with_rod_loaded_up_large.jpg?v=1543194016\" alt=\"24kg bent butt game rod under load while fighting a large offshore fish\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display: block; width: 100%; max-width: 800px; height: auto; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\n    \u003cfigcaption style=\"font-size: 0.92em; color: #666; margin-top: 8px;\"\u003eOne of our rods under heavy load during a Browns Mountain fishing session.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n  \u003c\/figure\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eRather than repeat all of those fishing reports on the product page, we have kept the full photos, videos and customer stories together in \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/blogs\/tackle-news\/game-fishing-with-bent-butt-rods\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGame Fishing with Bent Butt Rods\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eUseful With Electric Reels and Deep-Drop Setups\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe same short, powerful layout works well for deepwater fishing. A bent butt can help keep the line path clear of the gunwale, and the two-piece design lets you separate the rod section from the butt and reel for storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cfigure style=\"margin: 1.8em auto; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/electric_reel_on_bent_butt_rod_large.jpg?v=1543194016\" alt=\"Electric fishing reel fitted to a bent butt rod for deep dropping\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display: block; width: 100%; max-width: 800px; height: auto; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\n    \u003cfigcaption style=\"font-size: 0.92em; color: #666; margin-top: 8px;\"\u003eA bent-butt setup paired with an electric reel for deepwater fishing.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n  \u003c\/figure\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eReel fit and rod-holder fit should always be checked for your particular setup. This is a 24kg overhead-style game rod, so it is not intended as a casting or spinning rod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy the Two-Piece Design Matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eOn a boat, the most expensive part of the outfit is often the reel. The rod separates at the butt, which means the rod section can be stored in a side pocket while the butt and attached reel are moved into a cabin or other protected area rather than being left exposed to sun and salt spray in an outside rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe two-piece construction also makes a 5 ft 6 in game rod easier to pack and ship than an equivalent one-piece outfit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003e24kg Bent Butt Rod FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat is a bent butt fishing rod used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eBent butt rods are commonly used for heavy offshore trolling, game fishing and deep dropping. The angled butt changes the rod position in a fighting bucket or rod holder and can give heavy line more clearance from the boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eIs a bent butt rod better than a straight butt rod?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eIt depends on the job. We prefer the bent butt for heavy overhead tackle, trolling and deep dropping from angled rod holders. A straight butt can be more natural when a rod is held in the hands for long periods or used for lighter, more mobile fishing styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eCan I use this rod with an electric reel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eYes, we have used this style of rod with electric reels for deep dropping. Check that your reel seat, butt\/gimbal and boat rod holder are compatible with your specific equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eCan I use it for marlin and tuna?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eIt is a 24kg game-fishing rod and our own fishing history includes marlin, yellowfin tuna, mako sharks and thresher sharks on bent-butt outfits. The entire tackle system and the way it is fished still determine what can be handled safely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eDoes the rod have full roller guides?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eNo. The current specification is heavy overbound guides with a roller tip. We do not describe it as a full-roller rod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eHow long and heavy is the rod?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eIt is 5 ft 6 in long (approximately 1.68 m), two-piece, and weighs approximately 880 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eIs delivery included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eYes. Choose the correct shipping-destination option on the product page. Australia-wide delivery is included in the price shown for the selected destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin: 34px 0 10px; padding: 28px 22px; background: #f6f6f6;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eA Compact 24kg Rod for Serious Offshore Work\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eChoose your shipping destination above to see the correct delivered price for your area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#bent-butt-buy\" class=\"action_button\"\u003eChoose Shipping Destination\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Downriggershop","offers":[{"title":"Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne","offer_id":40104231174193,"sku":"","price":180.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Elsewhere","offer_id":40104231206961,"sku":"","price":220.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/products\/bent_butt_game_rod_1.jpg?v=1524530113","url":"https:\/\/downriggershop.com\/fr\/products\/bent-butt-game-rod","provider":"Downriggershop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}