{"product_id":"major-craft-first-cast-spinning-rod-fcs-962-m-8718-15-40g-lures-regular-action","title":"Major Craft First Cast Spinning Rod FCS 962 M (8718) – 15-40g Lures, Regular Action","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePremium versatility for coastal anglers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Major Craft First Cast Series FCS 962 M is built for a wide range of light-to-medium lure presentations. Designed to feel balanced in hand, it delivers steady power and a responsive tip, making it suitable for coastal chasing of seabass as well as casual shore jigging for smaller baitfish. This rod excels when you want a single setup that covers multiple fishing styles—from casting rubber jigs to employing sabiki rigs for bait collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey specifications at a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRod Type: Spinning\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRecommended target species: Sea bass and coastal game options\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLure weight range: 15–40 g (0.5–1.4 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLine rating (mono): 8–20 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLine rating (PE): No. 0.8–2.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAction profile: Regular First\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eReal-world uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake this rod along on a dunking blue-water day or a quiet morning by the jetty. Its moderate-to-regular action helps you feel subtle bites while maintaining control during longer casts. The 15–40 g lure range supports everything from small metal jigs to soft plastic shads, enabling a smooth, confident hop-and-wind retrieve that keeps lures moving naturally in the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you can expect when you fish with it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSeabass-friendly performance: responsive tip and steady backbone for confident hook-setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVersatile shore jigging: light tackle setup for smaller blue targets like mackerel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFun casting with rubber jigs: smooth action helps you cover water with accuracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSabiki baiting options: compatible with bait rigs for catch-and-release or live bait collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePractical tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair this rod with a compatible reel that matches the line ratings above, and consider a medium-action reel seat setup to maximize balance. For best results, choose lures in the 15–40 g range and adjust your retrieve speed to the water conditions and target species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy anglers choose Major Craft\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe FCS 962 M combines a balanced feel with adaptable performance across common coastlines. It’s designed to deliver reliable casting performance and a comfortable, all-day feel, enabling you to explore different techniques without switching gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What lure weight is ideal for the Major Craft FCS 962 M?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Ideal lure weight range is 15–40 g (0.5–1.4 oz).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What line and action does the FCS 962 M support?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Supports mono 8–20 lb, PE 0.8–2.5, with a Regular First action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Major Craft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42060942409808,"sku":"B016PY1DQ4","price":305.02,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/9645\/8576\/files\/major-craft-first-cast-spinning-rod-fcs-962m-8718-image1.jpg?v=1771860292","url":"https:\/\/canadawildco.com\/products\/major-craft-first-cast-spinning-rod-fcs-962-m-8718-15-40g-lures-regular-action","provider":"Canada WildCo. | Hunting Gear, Fishing Equipment \u0026 Outdoor Essentials for the Canadian Wild","version":"1.0","type":"link"}