Heavy 40-70# 7' Live Bait Spinning Rod

The Heavy 40–70# Live Bait Spinning Rod is Gulfstream Custom Rods' premium heavy-duty spinning rod, specifically designed for anglers targeting kingfish, snapper, cobia, amberjack, tarpon, tuna, and other hard-fighting offshore species.

Unlike lighter live bait spinning rods, the Heavy 40–70# was engineered to provide the lifting power and fish-fighting control needed when larger baits and heavier drag pressures are required. Designed to fish live blue runners, goggle eyes, threadfins, mullet, and other natural baits, it delivers the perfect balance of casting performance, sensitivity, and backbone for demanding offshore applications.

Built on our Gulfstream Diamond Tek Composite blank and equipped with premium Fuji Silicone Carbide (SiC) guides, the Heavy 40–70# provides exceptional durability and smooth line management while maintaining the strength necessary to handle powerful fish around reefs, wrecks, buoys, and open water.

Whether you're fishing the Florida Keys, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, or the Gulf Coast, the Heavy 40–70# has earned a reputation as a dependable offshore spinning rod for anglers targeting larger gamefish with live bait.

Specifications

Length: 7'
Line Rating: 40–70#
Rod Type: Spinning
Application: Live Bait Fishing
Water Type: Offshore Saltwater

Premium Components

Blank

Gulfstream Diamond Tek Composite Blank

Guides

Fuji Silicone Nitride (SiN) Guides

Reel Seat

Fuji Heavy Duty Spinning Reel Seat

Grip

High Density EVA Rubberized X-Grip

Finish

Gulfstream Customs Non-Chalking, Non-Yellowing Epoxy Finish

Best Applications

Target Species

• Kingfish
• Cobia
• Snapper
• Amberjack
• Tarpon
• Blackfin Tuna
• Yellowfin Tuna

Fishing Techniques

• Live Bait Fishing
• Sight Fishing
• Pitch Baiting
• Slow Trolling
• Free Lining

Structure

• Reefs
• Wrecks
• Buoys
• Offshore Structure
• Open Water

Build Style Options

Select Series

• All Black Finish
• Same Premium Components
• Faster Turnaround

Custom Series

• Custom Colors Available
• Decorative Wrap Options
• Personalized Build Appearance
  

Build times may vary depending on current production schedules and customization requirements.

Why Anglers Choose the Heavy 40–70#

The Heavy 40–70# was developed for anglers who need the versatility of a spinning rod without sacrificing lifting power and durability. By combining excellent casting performance with the backbone required to stop powerful fish, this rod has become a favorite among offshore anglers fishing larger live baits around structure and open water.

Particularly popular throughout South Florida and the Gulf Coast, the Heavy 40–70# excels when targeting species that demand both finesse and power. From free-lined baits on the reef edge to pitching live baits at cruising cobia and tuna, this rod delivers the performance, reliability, and fish-fighting capability Gulfstream Customs is known for.

Made by Anglers. Built for Offshore Performance.

Designed and built in the USA using premium materials and components selected to withstand the harsh offshore environment season after season.