Voted one of the Best Saltwater Rods at ICAST 2025, the Fitzgerald Flats Class Series Inshore Casting Rods were designed in collaboration with renowned inshore guide and TV host Captain C.A. Richardson to deliver the perfect blend of strength, sensitivity, and lightweight performance for serious shallow water anglers.
Built on high-quality 40-ton Japanese Toray carbon fiber blanks, the Flats Class Series offers exceptional load, fast recovery, and long casting performance while maintaining the backbone needed to handle hard-fighting fish in shallow water. Whether you're targeting speckled trout, redfish, snook, or even trophy tarpon, these rods are built for precision casting and total lure control.
Premium cork handles and a blank-through ergonomic reel seat maximize sensitivity and comfort, helping anglers stay connected to every bite. American Tackle Ti-Forged snagless guides with 316 stainless steel construction provide smooth line flow, excellent durability, and long-term corrosion resistance in harsh saltwater conditions.
Designed for artificial lures, topwaters, soft plastics, and precision presentations across grass flats, mangroves, docks, and oyster bars, the Flats Class is built for anglers who demand tournament-level inshore performance.
Key Features
• ICAST 2025 Best Saltwater Rod Winner
• Designed with Captain C.A. Richardson
• High-quality 40-Ton Japanese Toray Carbon Fiber blanks
• 316 Stainless Steel American Tackle Ti-Forged Snagless Guides
• Premium cork handles for comfort and control
• Blank-through ergonomic nylon reel seat with EVA foregrip
• 316 stainless steel clip-style hook keeper
• Backed by Fitzgerald Fishing’s Limited Lifetime Warranty
Best For
• Redfish
• Speckled Trout
• Snook
• Trophy Tarpon
• Grass Flats
• Dock Fishing
• Mangrove Shorelines
• Oyster Bars
• Artificial Lures
• Topwater Fishing
• Precision Inshore Casting
Premier Tackle Insight
We carry what works—and the Flats Class is built for anglers who take inshore fishing seriously. Lightweight, incredibly sensitive, and tournament-proven, this is the rod you want when every cast and every bite matters.
