Handcranking swordfish takes strength, stamina, determination, and superior equipment. Choose the Gulfstream Customs Handcrank Sword Combo to be sure your gear won’t ever be the weak link. This combination is ideal for fishing with 6-8 lbs of lead in the Atlantic, where 10-12 lbs is typically preferred. Thanks to the Cortland C-16 braided line, which is half the diameter of traditional braid, we're able to reach the bottom with significantly less weight. The 30II is an excellent reel for a tip rod, while the 50WII offers extra line capacity for heavier braid. Additionally, a buoy loop can be added at our pro shop upon request.

We combine our purpose-built Handcrank Swordfish Rod with a Winthrop Terminator Adjusta-Butt and an Okuma Makaira SEA Edition two-speed reel in your choice the 30 or 50W size, professionally spooled with Cortland C16 Hollow Core Super Braid (40 lb. on the 30-size reel or 60 lb. on the 50W).

Reels feature special-edition Type-II gunmetal anodized frame, side plates, spool, drag lever and handle. The 30II has an open-top frame.

These combos are delivered ready to fish, complete with a custom wind-on leader.

Rod specs:

• Winthrop titanium top

• Fuji silicon nitride (SiN) guides for superior resistance to abrasion and heat

• Handmade EVA foregrip with heat-shrink flocked sleeve

• #2 ferrule (silver or black)

• Choice of two color schemes (see below):

  • Blackwater Fade — Clearcoated blank; black, gunmetal, and silver thread; black grips

  • Blood Red Fade — Clearcoated blank; metallic red, metallic copper, gunmetal, and metallic black thread; black grips

• Your name, boat name or other short text in silver

Reel specs (30 / 50W):

• Bearings: 4BB + 1TB / 4BB + 1TB

• Braid line capacity: 800 yds of 100 lb. hollow-core / 800 yds of 130 lb. hollow-core

• Gear ratio: 3.8:1 high, 1.3:1 low / 3.2:1 high & 1.0:1 low

• Line retrieve: 39.4" high, 13.2” low / 37.8” high, 11.9” low

• Max drag @ strike: 37 lbs. / 60 lbs.

• Max drag @ full: 55 lbs. / 80 lbs.

• Weight: 50 oz. / 65 oz.

• Retrieve: Right

Base price for rod, butt, reel, line, and leader is $2,400.00 with the Makaira 30II or $2,475.00 with the Makaira 50WII. Upgrades include:

• Color schemes:

• Blue Dream (+$100) — Pearlescent blue painted blank; teal and dark blue thread with silver accents; blue fish-scale grips

• Purple Haze (+$100) — Purple painted blank; light and dark blue thread; black X-pattern grips

• Orange Creamsicle (+$100) — Orange painted blank; light and dark orange thread; black X-pattern grips

• Purple Swordfish (+$200) — Hand-painted swordfish pattern blank; dark purple, light purple, and silver thread; black fish-scale grips

• Blue Swordfish (+$200) — Hand-painted swordfish pattern blank; blue, navy, and silver thread; black fish-scale grips

• Add Okuma Rapid Crank cordless drill adapter (+$120)

PLEASE NOTE:

Every rod is individually handmade to order. Wait time is approximately six to 10 weeks.

Shipping costs vary for combos and will be charged separately based on you location and the size of your order. We will contact you with a shipping quote after receiving your order. Local pickup in Palm Beach County, Florida, is available at no charge.