Jigging World Black Widow 2.0 Popping Rods

30T carbon. Parabolic taper. Tuna popping ready.

The Black Widow 2.0 Popping Rods are built for the offshore angler chasing tuna, dorado, or trophy stripers on big poppers. The 30T carbon fiber blank with moderate-fast taper creates a parabolic bend under load, helping you stay connected to powerful fish while applying steady pressure across long fights. The forgiving action also reduces angler fatigue when you're 30 minutes into a battle with a 200-pound bluefin. Available in 1-piece and 2-piece (80/20 split) configurations, with 200g and 300g lure ratings to match the popping plug profile you're throwing.

Key Features

• Upgraded 30T carbon fiber blank — lighter and stronger than the original Black Widow
• Moderate-fast taper with parabolic bend under load
• Strong backbone for trophy-class fish
• Custom graphite reel seat with double lock
• Custom guides with SiC rings for smooth line management
• Premium EVA grips with heat-shrink wrap for durability and grip
• Rubber cross gimbal for fighting leverage
• Spinning models only
• 1-piece and 2-piece (80/20 split) configurations

Specs

Rigging & Use

• 200S models: striper-class popping, school tuna, dorado — 6000-8000 class reel
• 300S models: trophy bluefin, big yellowfin, GT — 8000-10000 class reel
• 2-piece (BLWP762) is the right pick if you travel — the 80/20 split delivers near one-piece feel
• Spool 50-80 lb braid with a 60-100 lb fluoro top shot
• Work the popper with sharp rod-tip pulls — the parabolic blank loads progressively to launch the popping plug

Why We Like It

Tuna popping rods at $280 with this blank technology are rare. The 30T carbon construction with the parabolic taper is exactly what you want for serious popping work: enough backbone to throw 5-6 oz poppers all day, enough forgiveness to keep you in the fight when a fish makes a long run. The 762 (2-piece) is the model most anglers pick because it ships and travels easily without giving up performance.