Steadfast Rod Blanks

[SouthBayKiller]

Has anyone heard of Steadfast Rod Blanks before?

I picked one up from a buddy after pulling on a couple different models, they feel really solid and should be an interesting surface iron rod. I was pretty impressed with the pulling power of them but still being able to load up well with a normal Tady 45.

 

[SouthBayKiller]

Ask bowboy he's the pimp for those rods.

That’s who I got it from, great dude, just curious if others have seen, heard of or built them before?

 

[Rocket Dog]

Interested to know more. What's the makeup, composite, glass?. What's it similar to and which one did you get?

 

[SouthBayKiller]

It’s painted so I’m not sure what the construction is for sure. Feels like it’s composite. I found this online:

I got the SFR10M, which feels like a very solid 50lb+ jig stick but can load a 45 pretty well. I’m scared what pulling on the heavier ones feel like. Some videos here:https://sfrods.com/videos/

Im pretty excited to built and fish it.

 

[Hector Garcia]

Have heard of them, but they are shark surf fishing rods, to my knowledge. Many people in texas use them. Theres a whole texas scene dedicated to them. Maybe a texas fishing forum would garber more info. It can load well on a small jig, but distance is where it could lack because of weight. Since most people use it to cast 5-10oz for sharks, not sure if it will actually be able to work well for jigs. Not sure if you have cast it yet, but i dont think its going to cast far. I think they undervalue the power on the rods. I think the power is one step above the actual rating. The ML may be a M, the M may be an H, etc, just from watching people pull on them and the way they describe it. Also from the videos online. But let me know, i may be wrong.

The price is also a big factor. I would rather stick to the local stuff that is guaranteed to cast a jig and purposefully made for jigs. I guarantee it will outperform that blank. Without real effort, my buddy with a bad shoulder cast a tady 45 over 60 yards on my Reaper. I can get up to 80 without wind.

 

[Rocket Dog]

It’s painted so I’m not sure what the construction is for sure. Feels like it’s composite. I found this online:

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I got the SFR10M, which feels like a very solid 50lb+ jig stick but can load a 45 pretty well. I’m scared what pulling on the heavier ones feel like. Some videos here:https://sfrods.com/videos/

Im pretty excited to built and fish it.

Seen the videos.... Pretty sharky.... Must be a best.. ulua killer?

 

[SouthBayKiller]

Have heard of them, but they are shark surf fishing rods, to my knowledge. Many people in texas use them. Theres a whole texas scene dedicated to them. Maybe a texas fishing forum would garber more info. It can load well on a small jig, but distance is where it could lack because of weight. Since most people use it to cast 5-10oz for sharks, not sure if it will actually be able to work well for jigs. Not sure if you have cast it yet, but i dont think its going to cast far. I think they undervalue the power on the rods. I think the power is one step above the actual rating. The ML may be a M, the M may be an H, etc, just from watching people pull on them and the way they describe it. Also from the videos online. But let me know, i may be wrong.

The price is also a big factor. I would rather stick to the locap stuff that is guaranteed to cast a jig and purposefully made for jigs. I guarantee it will outperform that blank. Without real effort, my buddy with a bad shoulder cast a tady 45 over 60 yards on my Reaper. I can get up to 80 without wind.

Yep I agree with about 80% of what you wrote. I know the guy I got it from is going to be doing to meet ups to let people cast them and pull on them, I'd like to cast side by side with my traditional sticks and see if there is anything.

Its funny you brought up the reaper, I have one and like it a lot and its sort of the same feeling I got with messing around with these blanks, a first seems way to fast and stiff to be good, but loads up with a lot less effort than you would assume.

I don't see a real use for the H or XH out here, at least not as a jig stick, the M I pulled on with a stupid tight drag on a TN20 yanked me out of my shoes. Id be afraid of trying to pull on a fish straight up and down with anything heavier, which is something you don't have to worry about beach fishing with a 30W and a plate harness.

 

[SouthBayKiller]

Seen the videos.... Pretty sharky.... Must be a best.. ulua killer?

Not sure its an Ulua Killer, I love my Uluas. Just something different for us dorks that have more jig sticks than all other bait rods put together.

 

[Mtnfshr]

I picked up an NFC 8' 40# jigstick blank for $125 last year. Just from watching a couple of those videos, I will stick with what I have and perhaps add some more glass rods. That being said, I can see how they would be easier on my old back though. If I ever want to do some LBSF though...

 

[AWilliams]

Saw a demonstration he had on FB and it looked like more of a power cast...not an easy lob cast like glass rods will do.

 

[Reginald Laranang]

Speaking with the owner of Steadfast, they are made overseas and are a glass and graphite blend. Per the owner, they are not one of those mass produced blanks and they just slap their company name on it. Spent 3 years in development with his own hired engineer and found a company to roll
their blanks. Owner is pretty straight forward guy.

 

[swami 805]

Anyone know how one might procure one of these blanks? Is there a seller in Socal? Shipping from TX would be brutal

 

[Hector Garcia]

Anyone know how one might procure one of these blanks? Is there a seller in Socal? Shipping from TX would be brutal

There is a guy who runs an instagram account. I believe he runs orders of 20 a piece, and runs 180 each blank with shipping cost included.

https://instagram.com/steadfast_socal?igshid=s0jzxi45fz2o

 

[swami 805]

Thanks,

 

[BowBoy]

They cast great, tons of pulling power. Message me for more info. Very unique pieces that I can only compare to a old harnell, with more backbone and less bendy thru the handle area. Nice pieces. Depending on your physical stamina, anything over a MH is too much for jig fishing.

 

[Fillets4Days]

I would rather stick to the locap stuff that is guaranteed to cast a jig and purposefully made for jigs.

Remind me what the almighty Ulua was designed for again?

 

[Bill W]

They cast great, tons of pulling power. Message me for more info. Very unique pieces that I can only compare to a old harnell, with more backbone and less bendy thru the handle area. Nice pieces. Depending on your physical stamina, anything over a MH is too much for jig fishing.

Looks like the ML rating is the same as a Harnell 542.

 

[Hector Garcia]

Remind me what the almighty Ulua was designed for again?

Im not talking uluas. I personally dont like uluas. Too bulky and require reels that fit, unless you put a 30 sized seat on it. I prefer my 90J, 100J, and a couple of other blanks. Ive actually switched over to the Reaper now because of its easy castability and overall power. But, as I said, I have not tried the steadfast, and am just going based on the videos and pictures i have seen of people casting and shark fishing.

 

[Fillets4Days]

Im not talking uluas. I personally dont like uluas. Too bulky and require reels that fit, unless you put a 30 sized seat on it. I prefer my 90J, 100J, and a couple of other blanks.

Fair enough ;-) I’m personally stoked on the rods. I have a M and I haven’t wrapped it yet so I will withhold judgment on casting or fighting a fish. The butt is less than 1.00” OD so mounting a reel will not be an issue and it feels comfortable in the hand. Unlike the last 10’ Seeker blank I held in my hands this is straight as an arrow. I can’t compare to a 100j as I have never seen that blank in stock anywhere. Once I wrap it and if I’m fortunate enough to hook into a few fish with it I’ll have a more solid opinion.

 

[James Hazel]

Meeeeooooooooowwwww. I’m just excited to wrap this thing and fuck up some fish on it. Cheers

 

[graya]

I pulled on this blanks and it looks like they will be nice to fish really nice bends on the blanks easy to cast a little bit heavy if you are used to the composites but not bad butt diameter is ok not as fat and bulky like the Uluas more like a 100J from calstar but more backbone than the uluas and 100J if you like the long rods this one will be a nice piece to add to the Arsenal can’t wait to get my blanks and wrap them

 

[fatkid1]

These bend like no other and load up like a dream. They are very comparable to the Harnel. My favorites are the ML and M. I built the first one for Danny Harrison that runs the Socal Steadfast instagram. He is the Socal rep for these blanks. He also runs Off Switch Charters and Harbor Creepers if you guys want more info on these blanks or give me a DM and ill let you in and what I know based on building one and how they feel.

 

[Rocket Dog]

These bend like no other and load up like a dream. They are very comparable to the Harnel. My favorites are the ML and M. I built the first one for Danny Harrison that runs the Socal Steadfast instagram. He is the Socal rep for these blanks. He also runs Off Switch Charters and Harbor Creepers if you guys want more info on these blanks or give me a DM and ill let you in and what I know based on building one and how they feel.

that's a nice stick. I met up with Danny and was able to test it out. It felt good.

 

[SouthBayKiller]

I pulled on this blanks and it looks like they will be nice to fish really nice bends on the blanks easy to cast a little bit heavy if you are used to the composites but not bad butt diameter is ok not as fat and bulky like the Uluas more like a 100J from calstar but more backbone than the uluas and 100J if you like the long rods this one will be a nice piece to add to the Arsenal can’t wait to get my blanks and wrap them

This was exactly my take on them as well.

 

[BowBoy]

Working on the 5th order as of now. 7 more pieces before the order goes out.
The 8.5 M 30-80 and 8.5 MH 40-100 are available as well for purchase. These 8.5’ are very nice pieces as well. Think 6480H on roids.