Great Lakes Finesse CX Rods

Finesse CX Rods – The Ultimate in Finesse Fishing Performance

When targeting the biggest, most pressured fish, every inch of casting distance, every subtle bite detected, and every battle fought on light line matters. That’s why we created the Finesse CX line of rods—the most sensitive and longest-casting finesse rods on the planet.

Traditional rods fall short when it comes to casting ultra-light baits far enough, feeling the lightest bites, and maintaining the perfect balance of power and finesse to land trophy fish on small hooks and light line. The Finesse CX series is engineered to solve all of these problems.

FCX74ML - 7'4" Medium Light Fast Action

Our most versatile rod in the lineup. If you can only have one, this rod will handle just about every finesse presentation you can think of, from casting a hair jig, finesse underspin, drop shotting, mid-strolling, and even dragging small finesse baits. This rod is the perfect blend of length and action for making long casts when needed, but also a super effective rod for light line drop shot, hanging a minnow, and mid-strolling. Because of the longer parabolic action, we love using this rod for drop shotting or hovering a minnow using light line and finer wire hooks.

Line Rating: 4-10lb test

Lure Weight: 1/8oz - 3/8oz

Techniques: Mid-Strolling, Hover Darting, Spybait, Finesse Drop Shot, Hair Jig, Finesse Underspin, Finesse Ned, Finesse Jig, Cindy Rig, Finesse Wacky Rig

GLF Baits: Drop Minnow, DropKick Shad, Drop Worm, Marabou Jig, Hover Minnow, Ned Bug, Snack Craw, Finesse Jig, Juicy Hellgrammite, Flat Cat

FCX78ML - 7'8" Medium Light Fast Action

Our longest casting and most parabolic rod in the lineup, with the backbone on the bottom end to turn any size fish. When extreme casting distance is required, this is the ultimate long medium-light rod to fire small baits further than any rod on the planet. With distance comes the need for sensitivity, and this rod offers the most feedback you can get from the full X Carbon blank to the one-piece carbon handle. Not only will you get those bites further away from the boat, but you’ll also feel the slightest hit, allowing you to set the hook at the right time. The parabolic action of the top half of the rod will allow you to fish small baits on line as light as 4 lb test.

Line Rating: 4-10lb test

Lure Weight: 1/16oz - 3/8oz

Techniques: Hair Jig, Finesse Underspin, Cindy Rig, Finesse Wacky Rig

GLF Baits: Sneaky Underspin, Cindy Rig (Drop Minnow on Stealth Ball Jig Head), Marabou Jig

FCX78MH - 7'8" Medium Heavy Extra Fast Action

Designed specifically for fishing a tube, Juvy Craw, heavy NED, or a finesse jig, this rod offers extreme casting distance, maximum sensitivity, and the backbone to drive the hook home far from the boat. This rod will give you full control, from feeling the bait as it passes over the bottom and through cover to fighting and landing those bigger-than-average fish. Without a doubt, this rod will allow you to connect with more fish using bottom presentations and get them in the boat.

Line Rating: 6-17lb test

Lure Weight: 3/16oz - 5/8oz

Techniques: Dragging Tubes, Heavy Ned, Finesse Jig

GLF Baits: Juvy Craw, Matte Finesse Jig, Heavy Ned Bug or Snack Craw

1 Year Limited Warranty: Great Lakes Finesse rods are covered against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from date of purchase.

No-fault replacement service: If a rod breaks for reasons other than a manufacturing defect, the customer pays half of the MSRP for a replacement, and must ship a piece of the broken rod back. If the exact rod is unavailable, a replacement of equal value will be provided. Proof of purchase, including a bill of sale with the model and purchase date, is required.

See GreatLakesFinesse.com for full warranty details