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Stealth Stixx 2 Fathoms Cranking Rod: Built to Plunder the Mid-Range



Introduction: Crankbait fishing is one of the few techniques that remains effective year-round, and during the colder months in particular, success often comes from driving baits deeper to reach suspended fish or those holding tight to the bottom. While Stealth Stixx offers a broad lineup of rods across multiple bass fishing applications, the brand has developed a particularly strong following for its Fathom cranking rods, shaped in large part by input from co-founder, professional angler, and West Coast crankbait specialist Randy McAbee. Here, we take a closer look at the Fathom series, focusing specifically on the 2 Fathoms Cranking Rod, a purpose-built model designed to fish medium to deep diving crankbaits.

Complete Article: https://www.tackletour.com/reviewstealt ... thoms.html

According to their website, the guide closest to the reel eliminates all the line problems, so why not just put that one on you own rod builds?

mark poulson wrote: ↑

Sun Jan 25, 2026 6:39 pm

According to their website, the guide closest to the reel eliminates all the line problems, so why not just put that one on you own rod builds?

Lots of people do just that, especially with stripper guide for a spinning rod.

mark poulson wrote: ↑

Sun Jan 25, 2026 6:39 pm

According to their website, the guide closest to the reel eliminates all the line problems, so why not just put that one on you own rod builds?

The guide is not new:

https://www.tackletour.com/reviewicast10castaway.html

https://www.tackletour.com/reviewenigmaspinning.html

https://www.tackletour.com/reviewenigma73mbm.html

https://www.tackletour.com/reviewkistlerma2spin.html

Late to the party once again!

Will an improved Alberto braid to fluoro knot pass through those guides?
Can the guides be bought separately, or only in sets?

i'm sure connection knots are fine through the guide and i'm also pretty sure you can purchase it separately.

Thank you.

Regarding price, on page 1 of the article is says price is $219 but on TW and later in the article it says price is $329?

Favreallen417 wrote: ↑

Mon Jan 26, 2026 4:33 pm

Regarding price, on page 1 of the article is says price is $219 but on TW and later in the article it says price is $329?

I believe Zander has corrected the error, thanks

Seems they had to add A LOT of weight to these to counter balance the extra weight of those guides. 7oz for a MH carbon rod is extremely heavy, no better than fiberglass rods. You are basically doubling the weight on the tip by having two guides for each one. No way I would build with those guides. Grab a Fuji RV and some 5’s to finish it out and it’s perfect balance with zero line issues.