NED · Finesse
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Length: 6'6"
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Power: Medium Light
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Action: Fast
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Line: 6 – 10 lbs
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Lure: 1/8 – 1/2 oz
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Rod Weight: 3.1 oz
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Handle Length: Split Grip 10"
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Foregrip Length: None
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Techniques: Ned baits, light finesse
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Design and small batch construction done in USA

Performance:
Master the Ned rig with a rod engineered for finesse fishing. The Y-NED features a stripped-down skeleton reel seat and repositioned hook keeper that free up your grip, letting your hand stay planted on the blank for maximum control. USA-made composite blanks deliver tournament-grade sensitivity without the sandpaper finish—rugged yet razor-sharp for detecting the lightest takes. Paired with premium American Tackle guides and a parabolic action that keeps trophy fish pinned to your kayak, this lightweight powerhouse rewards precision casters with deadly accuracy and surprising distance. Fair warning: anglers report this rod makes them dangerously good.
Balance and security:
YAKRODS™ introduces a breakthrough magnetic retention solution built specifically for kayak fishing. The proprietary Magnetic Tether System™ (MTS) helps prevent costly rod loss overboard—solving a problem every paddling angler knows too well.
The advanced end cap is designed to work seamlessly with both the magnetic Y-HD Tether™ and Mighty Micro Rod Keep™, giving you flexible, reliable security for your gear.
The integrated retention system doubles as a precision counterbalance, strategically distributing weight to reduce hand and arm fatigue during long fishing sessions, enhancing comfort without sacrificing security. Protect your investment with smart, purpose-built technology, designed by anglers, for anglers.