Sharp, responsive, and built for long cast spoon and crankbait work

The Lupus 66RS is the sharpest and most responsive model in the Lupus retrieval range built specifically for casting spoons and crankbaits long and staying in control on the retrieve. It features a finely tuned blank that balances a soft, flexible tip for lure action and bite detection, with a firmer belly and powerful butt to punch hooks home even on high-drag lures.

At 6’6″, its the perfect length for stillwater or larger ponds, offering great castability and smooth line mending when needed. This model really shines when fishing heavier spoons (3g+) or deeper-diving crankbaits that pull more water. The tip lets your lure move naturally, while the sharper midsection helps manage drag and deliver reliable hooksets even at distance.

If you’re covering water with spoons or cranks and want a rod that tracks true and hits hard when it counts, the 66RS is it.

Specifications:
Lure weight: 0.86g
Line rating: Nylon 1.55lb / PE 0.150.5
Total length: 1990mm (6’6″)
Weight: 57g
Pieces: 2 (Put-over ferrule)
Carbon content: 89.6%
Guides: Fuji Stainless Frame SiC-S K Guides
Reel seat: Fuji VSS16
Grip length: 225mm (to reel foot) / 290mm (total handle)

Recommended for:
Species: Brown trout, rainbow trout
Techniques: Steady retrieve, long-distance crankbaiting
Lure types: Crankbaits, heavier spoons (3g+)
Environments: Stillwater, trout ponds, open banks
Reel pairing: Daiwa LT10002500C / Shimano 1000C2500

Designed for distance, bite detection, and sharp hooksets the Lupus 66RS is a precision tool for covering water with spoons and cranks.