Star PGSU59XXH Paraflex Stand-Up Boat Rod

Star PGSU59XXH Paraflex Stand-Up Boat Rod

Price: $199.95
Model
TD Code
TypeLengthLine Weight (lb)ActionReel SeatGuides + TipGuidesForegripButtStylePrice
PGSU59XXH
STA-0276
Stand-up5' 9''50-100 Mono
50-200 Braid
XX-HeavyAluminum8Fuji Concept Silicone Nitride w/ Aftco Top12'' Foam12'' PowerButt w/ Aluminum GimbalB$199.95 USD
High density graphite with a thick-walled, thin-diameter blank gives an even bend throughout the rod curve. This gives steady and even pressure against the fish. Like a modern hunting bow flexes as you pull back, power is generated evenly giving unrelenting lifting power. Fuji silicon nitride or alconite concept guides and Fuji or Stuart reel seats convey this awesome power from the reel. These rods are a perfect match for the powerful drags on the light weight powerful conventional and spinning reels now on the market. Unrelenting rods for unrelenting reels whether flat lining for yellowtail snapper, trolling for yellow fin tuna or casting to huge tarpon there is a Paraflex rod for you.
4.5 Stars based on 10 reviews
By Mike
Cape May, NJ
Exactly what I wanted
December 10, 2020
I’ve been looking at these rods for awhile and finally pulled the trigger. I paired the XXH version with my Avet HXW Raptors. The combo is lite weight yet powerful. For an off the shelf rod these things are fantastic. Can’t wait to get them wet.
Pros
  • Lite weight
  • Excellent components
  • Fit and finish
Cons
  • Roller Tip (personally not a fan of rollers)
By Josh
Alabama
Awesome Rods
February 9, 2020
Can’t beat these star rods. Lifetime warranty
Cons
  • No cons
By Robert M.
FL
Great rod
January 30, 2019
Well made rod comes with sic guides!
By Rob M.
Ireland
XXH
April 10, 2018
Paired this rod with an AVET raptor with 80lbs braid. Had my first ‘proper’ fish with it at the weekend, a 200lbs + Porbeagle shark and it handled 26lbs of drag no problem. Quality finish and plenty of power. Lots of bang for your buck at the price.
By Joey
Baton Rouge, LA
Best rod on the market
March 12, 2018
I am a charter captain in south Louisiana and I won't use any other rod than the Star Paralfex! Great flexibility and is able to hold out against plus size yellowfin tuna. I have had these for two years and do not have one single complaint.
By Michael
Newnan, GA
Good rod
December 3, 2016
Good job to Star rods on this one. The blank is very strong and overall light weight. I paired the rod with a Truth SG and have been happy with the performance so fare. The craftmenship is well done and the choice and placement of the guides match the SG perfectly. I'm glad to see they used tangle-free guides for the entire rod unlike the spinning model.
By Mike
Ga
Good rod
September 20, 2016
I have the MH paired with a truth sg spooled with 40lb braid.
The biggest fish I've caught is 15lb, which the rod handled with ease.
I'm sure this rod could handle 50lb + fish it didn't snap when trying to lift my two dogs in there crate!
Pros
  • Light weight
  • Good components
  • Comfortable
Cons
  • None
By RAY
FLA
STAR ROD
February 25, 2015
EXCELLENT ROD
By Joel
Theodore, AL
beautiful rod
December 25, 2014
Paired the xxh with a tiagra 16 2 speed. Awesome set up. Great star rod quality. Beautiful rod!
By William
Cranston, RI
Light and strong
May 25, 2013
I matched these with 30 Santiago reels for a lightweight combo. I was a little nervous that the rod was too light for these reels,, but the blank is Strong and it turned out to be an awesome combo.
Pros
  • Weight to strength ratio
  • Feel
Cons
  • Powerbutt - hopefully ok, but obviously not as strong as a metal butt.
1 Question & 1 Answer
Tolson
from VA Beach, VA asked:
March 15, 2015
From what I've seen I'm really impressed with this rod plus I'm a huge fan of Star Rods products as I have owned several over the years. My question about these parallax stand up rods is: I've seen the videos saying that these rods are incorporating jigging rod technology including smaller reel seats to accommodate some of today's smaller reels but would that prevent these rods from being able to be outfitted with traditional sized trolling reels? When I say traditional sized reels I mean 30's and 50's so in other words could these rods be used with say an Avet EX 30 or 50 or Penn International 30 or 50? The reason I ask is if I bought some of these rods I would only be using them as traditional stand-up rods and not having them double as trolling / jigging rods. Thank You.
1 Answer
These rods will work with your more traditional sized trolling reels (30's & 50's) and will help make the outfit lighter in weight when compared to a more standard designed glass trolling rod. You will get the most weight reduction though by reducing the reel size. If you have any other questions on this or other rods please feel free to reach out to one of our product specialist. Direct +1-609-788-3819 Email sales@tackledirect.com -Paul
Submitted by: Paul on March 16, 2015

#HookedOnTD

Show off your fishing gear investment. Please post images and videos of your fishing gear, apparel, catches and lifestyle shots on and off the water. Let's see what you've got for a chance to win FREE gear! You can use #HookedOnTD or UPLOAD YOUR IMAGE HERE to make it onto our product pages or gallery. See something you like? You can shop directly from the images we post when gear we sell is featured!