Tronixpro Guerilla Uptide 9’6″ 5-10oz 2sec

Tronixpro Guerilla Uptide 9’6″ (5-10oz)

The Heavy-Weight Contender for Undisturbed Boat Fishing.

When you’re boat fishing in heavy tides, the noise of the engine and the slapping of the hull can spook the very fish you’re after. That’s where the Tronixpro Guerilla Uptide comes into its own. This isn’t just a standard boat rod; it’s a specialist tool designed to launch big baits up-tide, allowing you to fish a “clean” patch of seabed far away from the boat’s disturbance.

At Gerry’s Fishing, we know that uptiding requires a unique rod action—a sensitive enough tip to sit in a “bow” of line without pulling the lead out of the sand, but with a massive reserve of power to lean into a specimen fish. The Guerilla Uptide delivers exactly that, offering pro-level performance at a price point that makes it the best value boat rod in our racks.

Why the Guerilla Uptide is a Boat Essential:

• Short Butt, Long Tip Configuration: This isn’t a 50/50 split. The long tip section creates a seamless power curve, allowing the rod to load smoothly during the cast while providing a massive 1K carbon-weave backbone in the butt to bully big fish.

• 5-10oz Casting Power: Whether you’re using a 6oz grip lead in a steady flow or a 10oz sinker to hold in a racing spring tide, this rod handles the weight with ease.

• Premium K-Series Guides: Fitted with anti-tangle K-guides, perfect for both braid and mono.⁵ These frames are designed to prevent those frustrating wind-knots that can occur when casting from a cramped boat deck.

• Progressive Power Curve: The blank is designed to be “forgiving” at the tip to show subtle bites, but transitions quickly into a stiff mid-section. This is crucial for “setting the hook” at long range against the pressure of the tide.

Technical Specifications

Where to Use It (Pro Recommendations)

• Winter Cod Fishing: This is the ultimate tool for “uptiding” on the famous winter grounds of the Thames Estuary or the Bristol Channel. The 9’6″ length gives you the leverage to punch a big squid/lug cocktail well away from the boat.

• Summer Ray & Tope Sessions: When targeting powerful species like Tope or Stingrays, you need a rod that won’t “bottom out.” The 1K carbon-reinforced butt section gives you the winching power to turn a big fish in a fast current.

• Morecambe Bay & Solway Firth: Ideal for our local waters where the tides can be brutal. The length allows you to keep your line high, reducing the “trash” and weed that can often drag your gear out of position.

• Heavy Boat Casting: Not just for uptiding—this rod is also excellent for “down-tiding” with heavy leads when you need a bit more length to clear the side of a large charter boat.

Gerry’s Tip: When uptiding, remember to “cast, let the lead hit the bottom, and then pay out an extra 10–15 yards of line.” This creates a large bow in the water that actually helps the lead “grip” the sand. The Guerilla’s sensitive tip is perfect for holding that bow without tripping the lead!