{"title":"Fluke","description":"\u003cp\u003eCustom fluke rods built for the drift-and-bucktail game — the tip to feel a doormat inhale the jig and the backbone to swing it up off the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"doormat-bandit-fluke-rod","title":"Doormat Bandit — Fluke Rod","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuilt for the drift-and-bucktail game on Northeast and Mid-Atlantic fluke grounds, the \u003cstrong\u003eDoormat Bandit\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 7'3\" medium-power, fast-action rod made to feel a flatfish inhale a bucktail in deep water or ripping tide — and drive the hook home before it lets go. A \"doormat\" is the fluke of a lifetime; the Bandit is built to steal them off the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFluke Performance Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTap-dance sensitivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e A crisp, fast tip works bucktails and teasers in short, precise hops instead of long sweeps — and telegraphs the soft \"thump\" of a doormat inhaling the jig, so you set on the take, not on weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackbone for the big ones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium power with a fast transition to a strong lower section swings 20 lb-plus fluke — and the stray striper, tog, or yellowtail — up off the bottom and through current without tearing hooks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll-day composite blend:\u003c\/strong\u003e A carbon-and-glass blank keeps total weight around 6 oz to kill fatigue on long drifts, while handling 1–6 oz of jig or bucktail as tide and depth demand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTier-built components:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard ships with stainless guides and EVA grips; Premium upgrades to a titanium guide train and EPDM foregrips — lighter, more sensitive, and a tackier hold when your hands are wet. Both casting or spinning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're bouncing Gulp! across Nantucket Shoals or working the jetties of the Jersey Shore, the \u003cstrong\u003eDoormat Bandit\u003c\/strong\u003e is built for the serious fluke hunter who knows the biggest flatfish don't bite twice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7'3\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLine weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–40 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLure weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–6 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBlank\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStryker LSW732 (composite\/glass)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGuides\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard: stainless · Premium: titanium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrip \/ reel seat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard: EVA · Premium: EPDM foregrip · casting or spinning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade to order. I'll work with you on trim colors, thread wraps (a boat name or \"Doormat\" icon, if you like), and reel seat (casting or spinning). Estimated build time 2–4 weeks depending on stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e — Lifetime warranty on our workmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"C\u0026E Custom Rods","offers":[{"title":"Premium","offer_id":44339303088221,"sku":"DMB-87-M-F-PR","price":449.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard","offer_id":44339303120989,"sku":"DMB-87-M-F-ST","price":389.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/9817\/6349\/files\/5552.png?v=1778331604"},{"product_id":"66-med-light-moderate-jigging-rod","title":"Fluke\/Tog 15-30lb moderate action jigging rod","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt by a fisherman in the USA, not a factory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 6'6\" medium-light power\/moderate action jigging rod delivers precision and power for demanding saltwater applications like fluke and tautog. Built with a spiraled 15-30lb double-footed SS316 guides and an exposed blank casting seat with double locking nuts, it combines durability with maximum sensitivity. The moderate action blank excels at bottom fishing and jigging while providing the backbone needed for live bait presentations to stripers, tog and bluefish. Comfortable EVA and lightweight carbon fiber grips ensure extended fishing sessions. Whether targeting structure-hugging blackfish or working baits for trophy flukes, this rod balances finesse with the muscle required for serious saltwater work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 15-30lb line with lures up to 100g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e  5yrs on blank and workmanship\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"C\u0026E Custom Rods","offers":[{"title":"6'6\"","offer_id":44366312702045,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7'0\"","offer_id":44366312734813,"sku":null,"price":420.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/9817\/6349\/files\/rev66_gripcloseup.png?v=1770080231"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/9817\/6349\/collections\/5552.png?v=1782012693","url":"https:\/\/cecustomrods.com\/collections\/fluke.oembed","provider":"C\u0026E Custom Rods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}