{"product_id":"rod-casting","title":"Wilderness Rod - Casting","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGapen Wilderness Casting Rod - Kevlar Carbon Graphite\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tThe \u003cstrong\u003eGapen Wilderness Casting Rod\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance kevlar carbon-laced graphite casting rod designed and used by Dan Gapen. Available in 5'6\", 6', and 7' lengths, it delivers the power, sensitivity, and backbone needed for bass, pike, muskie, and big-bait fishing — at a fraction of the cost of many commercial brands.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tUnlike rods that claim high modulus ratings but contain only a small percentage of that material, Gapen's kevlar carbon-laced graphite and hard-wrap construction provide real strength and sensitivity in a one-piece blank.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKevlar Carbon-Laced Graphite\u003c\/strong\u003e - Superior strength and sensitivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned by Dan Gapen\u003c\/strong\u003e - Built to his standards for power and performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful Backbone\u003c\/strong\u003e - Excellent for big baits, jerkbaits, and heavy cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast Action \u0026amp; Response\u003c\/strong\u003e - Strong hooksets and fish-fighting control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifetime replacement warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e — any breakage, replaced at 75% off current retail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuying Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2nd rod ships free. Many anglers purchase two identical rods so they always have a backup ready when the fishing gets hot.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tWhether you're casting for big bass, hungry pike, or muskie, the Gapen Wilderness Casting Rod puts high-performance power in your hands at an affordable price. Feel the difference a true kevlar carbon-laced rod makes.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tAuthentic Gapen Tackle quality.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn more:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/gapen-wilderness-rod-lifetime-warranty-75-off-current-retail\"\u003eHow the Wilderness lifetime warranty works\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/wilderness-spinning-rod-length-guide-56-to-10\"\u003eWilderness spinning rod length guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gapen","offers":[{"title":"7' \/ Medium \/ Heavy","offer_id":49900757024839,"sku":"ROD-CASTING-251-259","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0721\/7902\/3943\/files\/ROD-CASTING-2.jpg?v=1793122801","url":"https:\/\/gapen.com\/products\/rod-casting","provider":"Gapen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}