The Megabass Destroyer line of bass fishing rods have become iconic in a short amount of time. The innovation and craftsmanship produced a performance not often found in a fishing rod. These rods, first released in 1996 in Japan, quickly created a legendary following, and now they have brought a new line of Destroyer Rods to the US in 2017 that incorporate brand new technologies to make some of the most innovative rod designs.

The first rod I fished from the new line was the Megabass Destroyer FMJ rod. The design of the Megabass Destroyer Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) sought to produce the ultimate jig rod. That sounds easier than it really is. A precision casting jig rod is one of the more difficult rods to make well. A little background will help you understand why.