Zziplex Bass CT

Zziplex Bass CT Shore Rod – The Ultimate Fast-Action Carbon Beachcaster

Here at Gerry’s Fishing, we know that when the wind picks up and the tides pull hard, you need a lightweight rod with real backbone. The Zziplex Bass CT (Carbon Tip) is the definitive answer for anglers who demand precision, fast recovery, and crisp bite detection in a highly responsive shore rod. Produced on advanced composite machinery using highly accurate CNC fibre pattern cutting, this rod is faithfully manufactured by skilled technicians to capture Terry Carroll’s original design genius. If you want to punch leads and lures further while outperforming the competition, the Bass CT is your ultimate weapon.

Product Details & Uses

The Zziplex Bass series is split into two specialized models: the CT (Carbon Tip) and the GT (Glass Tip). While both utilize high-tensile glass and carbon fibre, they feature entirely different ratios and fibre placements to suit their respective actions. The Bass CT boasts a fully carbon, fast-action tip. This makes the CT noticeably stiffer than its GT sibling, providing a crisp, rapid recovery that excels in stronger tides, heavy crosswinds, and demanding surf conditions.

Despite its slim profile (just 18mm at the butt) and ultra-lightweight build (453g total), the Zziplex Bass CT casts significantly further than you would expect. The fast carbon tip translates energy with devastating efficiency, allowing you to punch aerodynamic resin lures, metal spinners, and baited rigs ranging from 2oz right up to 5oz (60g to 140g) to the horizon. It remains incredibly responsive, ensuring you never miss an indicative tap from a feeding fish.

Aesthetically, it is a custom-built masterpiece. The unground Jet Black blank is professionally wrapped with Midnight black whippings, metallic blue underlays, white inlays, and striking red tips. Finished with Matte Black AT Delta K Guides and a premium CNC machined sliding reel seat, it is as stunning as it is functional.

Where to Use the Zziplex Bass CT

This rod is far more than a single-species tool. It is a highly versatile, classic sporting blank optimized for both mobile lure anglers and static bait fishermen:

• Windy Surf & Strong Tides: The stiffer carbon tip won’t fold under the pressure of a strong tidal pull or a heavy onshore gale, making it perfect for targeting surf bass in rougher conditions.

• Distance Lure Fishing: The fast recovery of the carbon tip makes it exceptional for punching 60g to 140g metal and resin lures long distances for bass and pollack.

• Versatile Beach & Estuary Work: Brilliant for scratching on clean beaches or estuaries for bream, flounder, gilt head bream, wrasse, and small rays. It also handles clean-ground codling with ease.

Gerry’s Pro Tip:

Because the Bass CT has a crisper, faster carbon tip compared to the GT, it is the superior choice if you regularly fish in areas with lateral tidal sweeps or strong crosswinds. Pair it with a high-quality 5000-6000 size fixed spool reel loaded with premium 20lb braid. The stiffer tip will punch your 4oz to 5oz setups straight through the wind, while the braided line will instantly transmit every knock and rattle straight down the blank to your hands.

Detailed Specifications

• Overall Length: 11′ 8″ (3.55m)

• Section Configuration: Equal section 50:50 split

• Optimal Casting Ratio: 2–5oz (60g – 140g)

• Total Weight: 453g (Butt: 335g | Tip: 118g) Includes reelseat and butt cap.

• Blank Finish: Jet Black

• Joint Type: CNC machined, reverse fit joint for maximum structural integrity

• Guide Configuration: Factory Finish Matte Black AT Delta K Guides (Optimized for both multiplier and fixed spool reels)

• Whipping Aesthetics: Butt and lower tip guides wrapped in Midnight black with main metallic blue underlay, white inlays, and red tips. Intermediate guides wrapped in Midnight black.

• Reel Seat: CNC machined Size 20 DPS sliding reel seat fitted with EVA caps

• Grip & Handle: Japanese shrink rubber (JSR) handle featuring a JSR rubber separator grip on the lower tip and upper butt.

• Blank Diameters: Butt diameter 18mm at the logo; 20mm at the reel seat

• Premium Extras: Rubber detachable butt cap. Supplied with a protective Zziplex partition rod case.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the main difference between the Bass CT and the Bass GT?

The “CT” stands for Carbon Tip, while the “GT” is the Glass Tip. The CT has a fully carbon, fast-action tip making it slightly stiffer, faster to recover, and capable of casting a heavier payload (up to 5oz). It is better suited for strong tides, casting lures, and windy conditions. The GT is softer and more sensitive, ideal for delicate bite detection in close-range surf.

Can I use the Bass CT for lure fishing?

Yes, absolutely. The fast-action carbon tip makes it an exceptional tool for launching metal and aerodynamic resin lures ranging from 60g to 140g. The crisp recovery ensures you can work the lures effectively at range.

Is this rod designed for multiplier or fixed spool reels?

The rod is highly versatile. It is factory-finished with Matte Black AT Delta K Guides which are expertly configured to work perfectly with both multiplier and fixed spool setups.