Introducing the NEW Slam Stick Medium Light
- By: Luke Simonds
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If you’re anything like me, you’re always on the lookout for that perfect inshore fishing rod—one that can handle light tackle without sacrificing power or casting distance.
Well, we’ve got big news! The brand-new Slam Stick Medium Light is finally here, and it may be exactly what you’re looking for.
Here’s a video that shows the new Slam Stick ML rod with some tips on choosing between it and the Medium power model:
Grab Your Slam Stick Medium Light Here
Check Out the Slam Stick Medium
Get it Shipped to You!
All of our rods get handled with extreme care and are packed in professional rod shipping tubes. There is a $30 Flat Rate Shipping Fee on 1-3 rods. If you add the Otis 2500 Reel, or any other tackle worth more than $50, you won’t pay any additional shipping (that will qualify for your free members shipping on orders over $50, so your total shipping cost will still just be $30).
Ultimate Pairing & Discount
If you buy the Otis 2500 reel along with a Slam Stick rod, you’ll get an added $20 off of the Slam Stick. This reel pairs perfectly with this rod in terms of performance and looks, so you will not be disappointed.
Note: The $20 savings is in addition to what you already get as an Insider Club member for these products. As an Insider member, you already SAVE $50 on the Slam Stick and $55 on the Otis 2500. That’s a total of $125 in savings, PLUS a setup that’s ready to fish straight out of the box… there simply is not a better combo at a price point even close to this.
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Slam Stick Medium Light Specs:
- Length: 7’6” for those extra-long casts
- Guide Train: Optimized for 2500-size reels, reducing friction and wind knots
- Construction: Stainless steel guides and high-quality cork grip
- Hook Keeper: Ideal for weedless soft plastics—quick to deploy so you don’t miss any action
Which Slam Stick is Right for You?
- Slam Stick Medium Light: Perfect for smaller lures (less than 4-inch soft plastics) and light tackle applications. Ideal for redfish, speckled trout, flounder, and snook.
- Slam Stick Medium: Best for using mostly weedless soft plastic lures, if you’re throwing lures that are 4 inches long or more, or if you’re fishing around heavy structures.
Don’t Miss Out!
Whether you’re upgrading your gear or just getting started, the Slam Stick Medium or Medium Light has got you covered. Don’t miss your chance to save big!
🎣 Ready to make the switch? Head over to FishStrong.com and grab your Slam Stick Medium Light, Slam Stick Medium, and Otis 2500 today!
Questions?
If you have any questions about this rod or anything else from this video, please do not hesitate to post it in the Comments feed below. I’ll respond as quickly as I can.
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Caught my first flounder this weekend with the medium light … the casting felt so good using 1/8 weedless, first cast first strike —- I think I got lucky but hoping to prove the doubt wrong in another couple fishing trips 😀
Nice work on the flounder catch Abraham!
Luke and Joe, any chance we get a casting rod soon?
Our plan is to gave our first casting rod by the end of this year.
Glad to hear it!
I know some members (and a couple coaches) who are happy about this!
Sure are!
I was looking for a 7’6″ in a ML. What I really like about this rod is the reel seat. The rod blank is exposed going through the reel seat so you don’t miss those subtle bites. The Otis 2500 balances perfectly with this rod. Once the weather cooperates, I can’t wait to see what this combo will do.
My next upgrade I’m considering is the Slot Machine medium and medium heavy once they get back in stock.
Thanks for posting the helpful comment Mark.
Luke can you lend one of every Salt Strong custom rod you sell to the local chapter Presidents? I can’t buy a rod unless I hold it in my hand. I also ask that you provide any other proprietary product like your reel, hooks and lures so we can get a better understanding of the product. Also I would you to stock the new Quantum saltwater reels as well.
And raffle off to members when done… 🙂 To help the members and the club!
The first batches of rods are always relatively small to make sure that the production process is producing exactly what we got in the final prototype. Once we get the next batch in, I agree that getting some rods to chapter presidents would be a helpful way to allow more members to feel them before buying.
As for the Quantum reels, which one in particular are you interested in buying? I’ll be happy to get some in stock for you.
https://www.quantumfishing.com/en/shop/reels. Dump the Penns and put these on the page.
I felt them both at ICAST, and they did look/feel nice. My only issue is with their weight as they are 30%+ heavier than the reels most members are using (Fuego or Otis).
That being said, which specific model and size are you wanting to buy? I’ll make sure to get some in stock.
The cheaper model. The 2500 or 3000. I know they are a little heavier but the sealing is what interests me. To get something that well sealed for 100 bucks is almost impossible. I wade fish and even the Fuego really isn’t sealed that well. The reverse switch and the handles are points of water entry. If you decide to build a Salt Strong surf rod you would want to pair it with one of these to keep the price down.
I just went on their website and they have two-piece surf fishing combos (9 ft two piece rod w/6000 reel) for 159.99. Call their rep and see if they can get them for you for 25% off. You can get our members a 9 ft. rod and 6000 size aluminum reel for 150. That is a deal. The Penn surf reels are 200 dollars alone and are IPX5. The Quantum reels are IPX6.