Heavy vertical fishing, live fishing and sharpshooting for zander or even jerkbait along the bank for pike — the WKS-PPS66H refuses to be pigeonholed. The flagship of the Predator Patrol range from Rodbuilders' Republic, it has established itself as a revelation for every angler seeking power and versatility in a compact format. Here is why.

The PPS 66 H Blank: Raw Power and Versatility in 6'6"

A Blank Built for Heavy Vertical Fishing

The PPS 66 H blank from Rodbuilders' Republic is a true revelation for heavy vertical fishing. Short, powerful and reactive — this single-piece blank of 6'6" (1.98 m) was designed from the outset to handle jig heads between 20 and 60 g, paired with finesse lures of 15 to 18 cm. Its Fast action gives it the direct and penetrating tip needed for effective hook sets in several metres of water — where the slightest hesitation is enough to miss the contact.

Yet despite its impressive power (cast weight range 30 to 80 g), the PPS 66 H blank does not sacrifice the pleasure of the fight: it becomes progressively round as soon as the fish is hooked, accompanying the runs without brutality and limiting the risk of hook pulls. This dual character — aggressive at the hook set, generous in the fight — is what makes it a tool as formidable as it is enjoyable to use.

From Zander Vertical Fishing to Pike in the Float Tube: Deliberate Versatility

Field feedback confirms it without ambiguity: the PPS 66 H is a blank that commands respect through its versatility. In freshwater, it excels for zander vertical fishing with large soft lures of 15 to 20 cm, but also for sharpshooting — that precision technique demanding both reactivity during the animation and instant hook-setting capability. In the float tube, it is one of the most appreciated blanks for pike fishing with soft lures of 20 to 50 g on the cast.

A Refined Build to Reveal the Full Character of the Blank

Carbon Handle and Fuji ACSM: Precision and Lightness in All Circumstances

The WKS-PPS66H is built with a carbon handle, the most coherent choice for such a reactive blank. Unlike EVA or cork, carbon does not filter vibrational information: every contact with the bottom, every tremor of the lure, every tentative bite travels faithfully all the way to the hand. In heavy vertical fishing, where rapid detection makes all the difference, this is a decisive advantage.

The Fuji ACSM reel seat, positioned 30 cm from the butt, ensures a balanced and natural grip — whether animating a jig vertically beneath the boat or making precise casts during sharpshooting.

Fuji Titanium Torzite Guides in Spiral Casting: the Line Guided to Perfection

The spiral casting configuration with Fuji Titanium Torzite guides perfectly completes the philosophy of this rod. The spiral configuration brings stability and solidity. The Torzite insert, the highest-performing in the Fuji range, guarantees zero friction and maximum durability. The Titanium frame, light by nature, never interferes with the behaviour of the blank at any point.