Big Cat Fever
Rod Series
Giant catfish performance rods built with Zakk Royce.
Shop now: Big Cat Fever Rod SeriesGiant catfish performance rods built with Zakk Royce.
Shop now: Big Cat Fever Rod SeriesOur flagship catfish rod, built to dominate the fight.
Shop now: Hellcat Revenge Rod SeriesLightweight, versatile, durable striper fishing rods.
Shop now: Striper Stealth Rod SeriesSensitive, strong crappie rods, built to catch on repeat.
Shop now: Precision Crappie Rod SeriesMore power and a parabolic bend to stay in control of big cats.
Travel-ready two-piece rod. Affordable, with a pro-level build.
Power and sensitivity for catfish, blues to flatheads.
Striper rods designed with top fishermen: soft tip, strong backbone.
10+ State Records (And Counting...)
Every rod we make is engineered to survive the fight that breaks everything else. Designed in collaboration with the best anglers in the world.
Trolling, jigging, and casting rods built for serious crappie anglers.
Pro-built crappie trolling rods for giant slabs.
Light, sensitive spinning rod for all-day crappie casting.
Fighting butt control for forward-facing sonar crappie.
Tight-line control and clean recovery for crappie fishing.
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Learn moreIt depends on what you fish for. For big catfish, the Hellcat Revenge gives you the most power, and the Big Cat Fever is our all-rounder for any water. For stripers there’s the Striper Stealth, and for crappie the Precision Series. If you need a two-piece that fishes like a one-piece, get the Ravix. Still not sure? Message us on live chat and we’ll match you to the right rod.
Power and action decide how the rod bends and how much force it takes to set the hook. Every rod page has a specs table with lure weight and line weight for each power. You can also ask us on live chat and we’ll help you pick for your target species.
Casting reels sit on top of the rod and give you more accuracy and power, so they suit heavier lures and experienced anglers. Spinning reels sit underneath, are easier to use and are more forgiving with lighter lines and lures.
Yes. The Hellcat Revenge, for example, is built for salt or fresh water. Each rod’s page shows the waters and species it’s built for.
All sales are final. For details, please see our Shipping & Returns policy.
Every CTF rod comes with a 1-year warranty against manufacturing defects, automatically. If we find your rod defective, we replace it free, including shipping. Register within 14 days of purchase and you also get our 2-Year Fever Protection Plan: the same rod at 50% off retail plus shipping if you break it by accident. Keep your receipt and file any claim within 7 days of the damage.
Orders typically ship within 1 business day and arrive 1 to 5 days after shipping. Our fulfillment hours are Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET and Friday from 8 a.m. to noon ET. Orders placed after noon ET on Friday will be processed the following Monday. Free shipping applies to fishing rod orders of $199 or more within the lower 48 states.
Need help? Our chat is available 24/7, and our team is available during the customer service hours listed on our Contact page.
Yes. We ship to Canada, Australia and Europe through Global-e. Duties and taxes are calculated at checkout, so there are no surprise fees on delivery.
We accept all major credit cards, PayPal, Shop Pay, Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Use our Dealer Locator to find a CTF dealer near you.
Yes. Break a certified state record with a CTF rod, and you could earn $20,000 through The CTF State Record Promotional Payout program.