Golly Whopper: Kayak Catfish Signature Rod

Introducing: The World's First Multi-Length Catfishing Rod!

Are you tired of...

• Losing deck space in your kayak because your rod handles are too long?
• Having to buy and lug around all sorts of rods for different situations?
• Having to buy duplicate sets of expensive reels to go on all your different sets of rods?
• Kayak rods that are too short to be used for anything else?

Do you wish you could have one set of rods that you really like, and that does everything you need?

Hands Down, The Best Kayak Rod For Fighting Fish

Ready to have the right length rod every time you fish? 

With the Golly Whopper catfish rod, you'll be outfitted with the right rod for every circumstance, without having to drop hundreds or thousands of dollars on several different sets of rods!

• Kayak Fishing: The handle sits in a kayak rod holder, without interfering with your leg or storage space. The shorter butt also helps you easily fight big catfish from a sitting position.
• Boat Fishing: The handle is long enough for a boat rod holder, adds some length to help with casting, and is best for fighting catfish from a standing position.
• Bank Fishing: The long handle allows you to separate your hands to make long casts

How does it work?

When you get your Golly Whopper Rod, you'll receive the rod, a protective sleeve, a bumper end, and a boat extension handle.

To fish in the Kayak configuration, simply bolt in the bumper end and you'll be ready to go!

To fish in the Boat configuration, remove the bumper end, attach the Boat extension handle, and then the bumper end.

A Bank extension handle is available for purchase separately.  To fish in the Bank configuration, remove the Boat extension and bumper end, attach the Bank extension handle, and then the bumper end.

Quality Specifications:

• With just one rod, The Golly Whopper can be fished in 7', 7'6", and 8' lengths.
• It's a Moderate Action rod - meaning the tip won't dance in a rod holder, and will easily set a circle hook
• Medium-Heavy Power - has plenty of backbone for fighting fish, pulling off snags, and winding up to sling big baits
• Custom Manufactured Blank - Our blank is manufactured exclusively for the Golly Whopper. There is nothing else like it available in the world!
• Full EVA Foam Grip - comfortable, and easily washes off.  Large EVA handle above the reel for a comfortable grip when fighting fish.
• 10-50lb Line Weight - easily handle trophy catfish
• 1-10oz Lure Rating - sling big chunks of bait, and large lead
• 10 Strong Double-Fitted, low profile, Stainless Steel Guides that can take the abuse of braided line
• Graduated Guides with a large bottom guide means you can use this rod with a casting OR spinning reel!
• Hook Tender Loop above handle
• High Visibility Florescent Tip - easily see bites in the day and night
• Full Metal Reel Seat with Double-Locking Rings - nobody wants your reel seat to come apart in the middle of a fight!

What's with the LIFETIME warranty? Surely there's a trick?

Here's the thing: Catfishing can be rough. You're out at unusual hours, sometimes in the dark, in/out of vehicles, up/down rocks, ramps, hills, and sometimes in dangerous areas. The Golly Whopper is tough, but we could imagine that if you rolled a boulder over it, or slammed it in your trunk on accident, there could be damage.

So every Catfish Sumo rod carries our LIFETIME WARRANTY. No matter when, no matter why. If it breaks, we'll help you.

The Lifetime Warranty requires product registration within 30 days of purchase. Then if you encounter any bad luck, just mail it back and we'll replace it for just 50% of MSRP. Deal?

We also warranty our rods against manufacturer defects for 6 months after purchase. This warranty applies to any purchase from an approved distributor and requires proof of purchase. Registration required for this warranty, too.

You might be wondering...

How do I change the lengths?

The Golly Whopper is built with a reinforced metal union in the butt. This allows for two different extension handles to be screwed on.

To change the handle, simply bolt on the extension piece that you want, or use it without an extension for the best kayak rod you've ever had!

NOTE: We don't advise attaching more than one extension piece at a time.

What is the total rod length in each configuration?

• Kayak Configuration (Rod + Rubber Bumper) = 7'
• Boat Configuration (Rod + Boat Extension + Rubber Bumper) = 7' 6"
• Bank Casting Configuration (Rod + Bank Extension + Rubber Bumper) = 8'

Aren't kayak rods just regular rods with 12" cut off them?

That's often what happens with new fad companies try to get money from kayak anglers.  They do this when they don't understand kayak fishing, and probably haven't even been in a kayak themselves.  That's not us.

The Golly Whopper was designed in partnership with anglers that have fished thousands and thousands of hours on kayaks, boats, and banks.  It's specifically designed to handle each task well.

Will the Golly Whopper stand up to saltwater?

The metal union is an aluminum alloy which is anti-rust, but not 100% anti-corrosion against saltwater.  If you use it in saltwater, we'd recommend applying a thin layer of grease (like reel grease) to the threads before screwing the extension on, and then rinsing after it's been in salt water.

If you're ready for a rod that helps you catch fish, and saves you from having to own multiple sets of gear, buy your Golly Whopper now!