Fitzgerald Fishing Introduces the *All-New Vursa* Crappie & Panfish Series

Wire Brief
  • Fitzgerald Fishing has launched the Vursa Crappie & Panfish Series, a 7-model rod lineup built specifically for crappie and panfish anglers
  • The series spans 6'0" to 16'0" models covering casting, dock shooting, jigging, and vertical presentations
  • Each rod is designed for lightweight balance and maximum bite detection, so anglers can feel even the lightest strikes and stay connected through the hookset
  • The Vursa Series retails for $129.99
  • Anglers can see the full lineup in person at ICAST 2026, Booth #4242

Wildwood, FL — Fitzgerald Fishing is proud to introduce the all-new Vursa Crappie & Panfish Series, apurpose-built lineup engineered specifically for today’s dedicated crappie and panfish anglers.

As the popularity of crappie fishing continues to grow across the country, anglers are demanding rods thatoffer exceptional sensitivity, lightweight balance, and technique-specific performance. The new Vursa Seriesanswers that call with a complete lineup designed to excel whether you’re casting jigs, shooting docks,spider rigging, or vertical jigging.

Every rod in the series was developed to help anglers detect the lightest bites while providing the controland responsiveness needed to land fish with confidence. Lightweight, balanced, and comfortable to fish allday, the Vursa Series keeps anglers connected from the first cast to the final hookset.

Complete 7-Model Lineup

Casting & Dock Shooting

VS60LS — 6’0″ Light Spinning (1-Piece)

VS66LS — 6’6″ Light Spinning (1-Piece)

Jigging & Vertical Presentations

VS102M — 10’0″ Medium (2-Piece)

VS122M — 12’0″ Medium (2-Piece)

VS122M-R — 12’0″ Medium (2-Piece)

VS143M — 14’0″ Medium (3-Piece)

VS163M — 16’0″ Medium (3-Piece)

Designed to Perform

The Vursa Crappie & Panfish Series was built around the features serious anglers demand:

Lightweight & balanced construction

Exceptional bite detection

Technique-specific actions

Optimized for casting, dock shooting, and vertical jigging

Premium components throughout

Designed by anglers, for anglers

“A great crappie rod has to do more than simply be lightweight,” said Trevor Fitzgerald. “It has to transmitthe slightest bite, balance comfortably in your hand, and perform flawlessly for the specific techniquesanglers rely on every day. That’s exactly what we set out to accomplish with the Vursa Series.”

Whether you’re targeting crappie over brush piles, shooting docks for suspended fish, or verticallypresenting live bait and jigs, the Vursa Series delivers the sensitivity, control, and reliability needed tomaximize every opportunity on the water.

With an MSRP of just $129.99, the Vursa Crappie & Panfish Series delivers premium performance andtechnique-specific design at an exceptional value.

The Vursa Crappie & Panfish Series continues Fitzgerald Fishing’s commitment to building innovative, high-performance fishing rods that help anglers become more successful on the water.

Fitzgerald Fishing invites dealers, media, and anglers to stop by Booth #4242 during ICAST 2026 toexperience the all-new Vursa Crappie & Panfish Series and explore the complete lineup of excitingnew products debuting at the show.

For more information, visit www.fitzgeraldfishing.com.

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