{"product_id":"assassin-vector-drone-12-6-rod","title":"Assassin Vector Drone 3.81 m Rod","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAssassin Vector Drone 3.81m — Heavy and Extra Heavy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAssassin Vector Drone 3.81 m\u003c\/strong\u003e is available in two power configurations — \u003cstrong\u003eHeavy (PE4–6)\u003c\/strong\u003e at $629.99 and \u003cstrong\u003eExtra Heavy (PE5–8)\u003c\/strong\u003e at $689.99 — giving you the flexibility to choose the right line class for your target species, fishing location, and drone fishing style. Both variants share the same blank length, high-modulus carbon construction, Fuji BMNOG guides, and aluminium hardware. The difference is in the blank's power rating and spine weight, tailored to different Australian offshore drone fishing applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing Between Heavy and Extra Heavy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the first decision to make when purchasing the Assassin Vector Drone 3.81 m series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHeavy — PE4–6 (22.7–36.3 kg) — $629.99\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Heavy is the all-round workhorse of the Australian drone fishing rod category. PE4–6 covers the majority of species that drone anglers target from Australian beaches and rock platforms:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnapper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large fish to 8–10 kg — PE4 or PE5 provides a strong safety margin with excellent spool capacity for 600–900 m deployments at reduced line diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKingfish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fish to approximately 15–18 kg — PE5–6 gives you the edge in keeping kingfish away from reef structure on their initial run from a drone-deployed position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulloway (jewfish):\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong, dogged fighters that benefit from PE5–6 and a solid hookset on the long-range strike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTailor and tuna:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast, aggressive species where PE4–5 provides plenty of stopping power and good sensitivity for detecting strikes at range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor most Australian drone fishing scenarios — beach launches, rock platforms, estuary entrances — the Heavy covers your needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExtra Heavy — PE5–8 (29.5–45.4 kg) — $689.99\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep up to the Extra Heavy when your target species or fishing conditions push beyond what PE6 comfortably handles:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge kingfish (20 kg+):\u003c\/strong\u003e Big king that run hard for structure on PE6 at 700 m will be stopped more reliably with the PE7–8 breaking strain well above the rod's PE5–6 rating ceiling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYellowfin tuna:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-speed, long-distance runners that impose enormous loads on both blank and line; PE7–8 provides the safety margin for tuna hooked at extreme range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSharks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large pelagic and benthic sharks are powerful adversaries where PE7–8 gives you the backbone to control the early run and prevent line failure at the critical first seconds of the fight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy current:\u003c\/strong\u003e When fishing in strong offshore current with sinker weights of 300 g or more, the stiffer Extra Heavy blank handles the greater sustained static load during the drone's outbound flight without blank fatigue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrophy applications generally:\u003c\/strong\u003e Any situation where PE5–6 feels marginal for your target — the Extra Heavy gives you the next step up without switching to a completely different rod platform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHigh-Modulus Carbon Blank\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth Heavy and Extra Heavy variants are built on \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-modulus carbon blanks\u003c\/strong\u003e — the material choice that makes premium drone fishing rods perform in the specific demands of the discipline:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLower weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Less fatigue during active fishing and when moving between beach and headland launch locations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreater sensitivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-modulus carbon transmits vibration signals from the hook point to your hand more clearly than standard carbon — important for detecting subtle bites at 500+ m on near-zero-stretch braid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFaster recovery:\u003c\/strong\u003e The blank recovers its straight position rapidly after each flex cycle, maintaining tip stability during rapid fish runs and in the repeated pumping cadence of fighting a large fish at long range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFuji BMNOG Guides — Large Frame for PE4–8 Braid\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFuji BMNOG\u003c\/strong\u003e guide series provides the large-frame guide geometry built for thick PE braided lines in heavy surf and offshore applications. In drone fishing contexts, guide ring size matters significantly when PE8 braid is running at speed through the guide train during a tuna or kingfish run — smaller guides create more friction and heat buildup, which can damage both the line and the guides over time. The BMNOG's generous ring diameter addresses this for the full PE4–8 range covered across both variants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with PE braid from the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fishing-line\"\u003efishing line\u003c\/a\u003e range, matched to your chosen variant's power rating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHeavy-Duty Aluminium Winch Reel Seat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aluminium winch reel seat handles large overhead reels securely across both Heavy and Extra Heavy variants. 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