DEPS Sidewinder HGCS-822MR The Ringhals

Finesse evolves into strength. This is not a typical finesse rod—built upon the Sidewinder concept, it features a stiff, powerful blank designed with one purpose: to hook and land fish. It is a true powered spinning rod created to overpower monster bass that would otherwise escape. Free from the constraints of traditional spinning rod design, the torque-rich shaft pushes performance to the limit. Even as the drag screams and line is pulled out, the rod’s ample butt power continues to track the fish with authority.

Even when facing monsters exceeding 60cm, the rod’s elasticity suppresses explosive runs and provides a remarkable advantage in maintaining calm, controlled fights. At the same time, it delivers high-level performance with no-sinker rigs and light jig heads while retaining the sharp casting control needed for small plugs. Rather than feeling overly stiff, it offers a distinctive balance of power and operability.

Made possible by the impressive drag systems of modern spinning reels and the widespread use of fluorocarbon line, this heavy spinning rod unlocks performance once thought unimaginable. Representing a new frontier for the Sidewinder series—known for popularizing power fishing—this rod renders traditional bite-focused finesse rods unnecessary for big bass hunting. It is the rod that truly transforms finesse into strength.

Parts & Details

Reel Seat & Grip:

Equipped with a Fuji VSS reel seat (since the 2009 model), the slim design improves hold while reducing weight. A high-hardness, high-density premium EVA grip enhances both sensitivity and tactile quality.

Foregrip:

Redesigned alongside the reel seat, the lightweight and compact foregrip allows anglers to place their index finger directly on the blank for a more direct action feel, enabling the delicate rod work demanded in finesse hunting.

Grip End Balancer:

An aluminum machine-cut grip-end balancer amplifies transmitted sensitivity while also serving as a counterweight for improved balance.

Guide Setting:

Features lightweight, highly rigid Fuji titanium-frame SiC guides. The “Rude Viper” and “Laser Whipper” models use K-guide specifications to better accommodate frequent braided line use.

HGCS-822MR Ringhals

A long rod with outstanding long-casting performance, capable of sending lightweight lures and rigs farther than ever before. By suppressing blank wobble after the cast, it allows for a smooth, stress-free swing and consistently stable distance.

The powerful lifting strength that engages deep into the butt section makes it possible to pull in bass over 50cm, delivering not only superior casting distance but also a significant advantage for shore anglers fishing from limited footholds.