Mustad and Brandon Lester have collaborated to bring professional-grade fishing rods to bass fishing. With Brandon's extensive experience with rod development and proven expertise in bass angling, these rods deliver the power and quality that a professional expects from their equipment. This high-performance baitcaster rod features a top-of-the-line component list, including 30TON – IM8 Japanese Toray premium graphite blanks with original Fuji® reel seat and Fuji® guides. Brandon Lester's choice rod for competition and weekend fishing alike.

“I’ve been fishing my whole life, and everyone knows my history as a custom rod builder. I’ve put everything I’ve learned as a builder and an Elite Series angler into these rods. Each rod is designed just the way I needed it, down to the finest detail. The Mustad Instinct rods are the best I’ve ever used, period.” - Brandon Lester