{"product_id":"oceans-legacy-backline-13-2-40-80lb-overhead-drone-rod-bl-b1323xh","title":"Ocean's Legacy Backline 4.01 m 18.1–36.3 kg Overhead Drone Rod","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOcean's Legacy Backline BL-B1323XH — The Drone Spec Overhead Rod\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eOcean's Legacy Backline BL-B1323XH\u003c\/strong\u003e carries an official \u003cem\u003eDrone Spec\u003c\/em\u003e designation — engineered from the ground up for the specific demands of drone fishing, not adapted from a standard surf or game rod. At 4.01 m (13'2\") with an 18.1–36.3 kg (40–80 lb) line rating, three-piece construction, and heavy overhead hardware throughout, the Backline BL-B1323XH is purpose-built for anglers deploying baits offshore via fishing drone and fighting large Australian species at distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy 4.01 Metres Matters for Drone Fishing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost drone fishing rods sit between 3.3 m and 3.81 m. At 4.01 m, the Backline BL-B1323XH is among the longer options available — and that extra length makes a genuine difference in several drone fishing scenarios:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWave clearance during deployment:\u003c\/strong\u003e As the drone lifts off and flies outbound, the line pays out from the reel through the guides. A longer rod elevates the line higher above the surf zone during this phase, reducing the chance of the line catching breaking waves as the drone climbs to altitude.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLine clearance during the fight:\u003c\/strong\u003e When a fish is running hard and the line angles steeply into the water, a longer blank gives you more upward leverage to keep the line above breaking surf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeach spike stability:\u003c\/strong\u003e With more blank above the sand spike, the rod angle is shallower, which improves comfort and visibility during extended soaking sessions between drone deployments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're fishing exposed beaches or headlands with persistent swell, the 4.01 m length gives you a meaningful advantage over shorter alternatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCross Core Carbon Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Backline BL-B1323XH blank is built on Ocean's Legacy's \u003cstrong\u003eCross Core Carbon\u003c\/strong\u003e system — a construction method that layers Japanese Toray graphite fibres in a cross-hatch pattern over the primary blank material. Where standard carbon blanks use fibres oriented primarily along the blank's long axis, Cross Core Carbon adds lateral reinforcement in a cross-hatch layer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor drone fishing, the practical benefit is \u003cstrong\u003etorsional rigidity\u003c\/strong\u003e: when you're cranking hard on a fish hooked 800 metres offshore, the blank resists twisting under asymmetric load. That means more of your effort goes directly into moving the fish rather than flexing the blank laterally. Cross Core Carbon also contributes to a more stable, accurate tip for detecting bites at range on near-zero-stretch PE braid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFuji DPS-H Reel Seat — Engineered for Large Overhead Reels\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFuji DPS-H\u003c\/strong\u003e reel seat is the heavy-duty variant in Fuji's DPS (Down-lock Pipe Seat) series, specifically rated for large overhead reels. This matters for drone fishing setups running electric overhead reels such as the \u003cstrong\u003eDaiwa Tanacom 500, 750, or 1000\u003c\/strong\u003e, which weigh between 600 g and 900 g and generate substantial torque loads on the reel foot during powered retrieval.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DPS-H's locking nut system holds the reel foot firmly against the seat under repeated shock loads — critical when you're fighting a fish that has taken 600 metres of line and you're working the electric reel hard to recover ground. A reel seat that loosens under this load compromises both performance and safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full range of compatible \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/electric-reels\"\u003eelectric reels\u003c\/a\u003e to find the right match for this rod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFuji LC and KW Guide Concept\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Backline BL-B1323XH is fitted with Fuji's \u003cstrong\u003eLC (Low Concept)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eKW (K-concept)\u003c\/strong\u003e guide series — two complementary guide designs optimised for modern PE braided lines. The LC concept reduces the overall height of the guide frame, lowering the line's angle relative to the blank and reducing tip vibration at high speeds. The KW concept features a wide-frame geometry that allows braided line to flow freely even under high loads without contacting the guide frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, they create a smooth, low-friction guide train suited to the high-speed line flows that occur when a large fish runs hard from a drone-deployed position at range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMetal Gimbal — Fight Big Fish from the Beach\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003emetal gimbal\u003c\/strong\u003e at the butt of the Backline BL-B1323XH enables harness and rod belt use during extended fights. When a large kingfish, shark, or tuna is hooked at 700 metres and taking drag, you need to absorb the load through your hips rather than your arms alone. The gimbal pin locates the rod butt in a fighting belt or harness cup, transferring load to your torso and allowing you to apply maximum pressure throughout the fight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetal (rather than plastic or fibreglass) construction ensures the gimbal handles repeated shock loading from large fish without deforming or cracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBL-B1323XH (Drone Spec)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverhead\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.01 m (13'2\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLine rating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18.1–36.3 kg (40–80 lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCast weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e113–227 g + bait\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSections\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReel seat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFuji DPS-H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuides\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFuji LC \u0026amp; KW concept\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGimbal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapanese Toray graphite blend with Cross Core Carbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCast Weight and Drone Fishing Rigs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 113–227 g cast weight rating reflects the loads imposed by drone fishing sinker and bait combinations. A typical drone fishing rig — paternoster with a 150–250 g sinker, two hook traces, and bait — falls comfortably within this range. Heavier sinker configurations (300 g+) for strong current fishing push toward the upper end of the cast weight but remain within the rod's rated capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore ready-to-deploy \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drone-rigs-terminal-tackle\"\u003edrone rigs and terminal tackle\u003c\/a\u003e sized for this rod's cast weight range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThree-Piece Transport — Beach, Headland, and Boat Access\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe three-piece configuration breaks the 4.01 m blank into sections of approximately 1.35 m each — practical for rod bags, 4WD tray storage, and hiking to remote headland and beach launch sites. Despite the additional joint, Cross Core Carbon construction maintains blank power transfer through each spigot connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssembly tip: align guide rings before seating each spigot joint, and push firmly to ensure full engagement before applying load to the blank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is the Backline BL-B1323XH For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rod suits experienced drone anglers who:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRun electric overhead reels (Daiwa Tanacom series) and need a reel seat rated for the load\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFish exposed beaches and headlands where extra rod length provides meaningful line clearance in persistent swell\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTarget large Australian offshore species — kingfish, mulloway, snapper, tuna, sharks — where the 18.1–36.3 kg line rating provides genuine fish-stopping power\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eValue Cross Core Carbon's torsional rigidity for precise bite detection at long range on near-zero-stretch braid\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFight fish from a rod belt or harness and need a proper metal gimbal to do so safely and sustainably\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eComplete Your Drone Fishing Setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fishing-drones\"\u003eFishing drones\u003c\/a\u003e — SwellPro FD1+, FD3, and SkyAngler platforms for bait deployment\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/electric-reels\"\u003eElectric reels\u003c\/a\u003e — Daiwa Tanacom 500, 750, and 1000 to pair with the Fuji DPS-H reel seat\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bait-release-systems\"\u003eBait release systems\u003c\/a\u003e — payload clips and releases for all major drone platforms\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drone-rigs-terminal-tackle\"\u003eDrone rigs and terminal tackle\u003c\/a\u003e — pre-tied paternoster and dropper rigs for Australian species\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drone-fishing-rods-reels\"\u003eDrone fishing rods and combos\u003c\/a\u003e — compare with other drone rods across the full range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralia-wide shipping. Free delivery on orders over $99. Need advice on matching the Backline BL-B1323XH to the right electric reel, braid, and leader for your target species and beach conditions? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact the DroneFisher team\u003c\/a\u003e — we drone fish ourselves and can help you build the right overhead drone fishing setup.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ocean's Legacy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49645371392256,"sku":"DF-OCL-0016-01","price":502.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/9063\/0912\/files\/4c9900f8c261dd7686305959e7cdf85a.jpg?v=1788112515","url":"https:\/\/www.dronefisher.com.au\/products\/oceans-legacy-backline-13-2-40-80lb-overhead-drone-rod-bl-b1323xh","provider":"Drone Fisher","version":"1.0","type":"link"}