Sidewinder Gp
The Essence That Never Changes. Unshakable Performance.
In 1999, the SIDEWINDER series was introduced by DEPS during an era dominated by lightweight tackle, when anglers were constantly seeking rods that were lighter and more sensitive.
Amid the rapid evolution toward ultra high-modulus carbon rods, the SIDEWINDER stood out in sharp contrast: a long, powerful rod packed with torque, almost going against the spirit of the time. Back then, many anglers wondered:
“What are you even supposed to fish with a rod like this?”
The answer was clear.
“It’s a rod built to catch big black bass.”
During the golden age of competitive bass fishing, targeting trophy-sized bass was a style reserved for a select group of highly specialized anglers. The SIDEWINDER series, initially launched with only three models — “Slap Shot,” “Super Border,” and “Out Cross” — was created exclusively for those dedicated to pursuing giant bass.
Its highly specialized design made it uniquely capable of handling techniques that are now considered standard in power fishing: slow-rolling heavy spinnerbaits, swimming rubber jigs, and throwing big baits.
For more than a decade, despite only minor cosmetic updates, its core performance remained unchanged — a defining trait behind its reputation and the loyalty it inspired among anglers.
In 2011, without altering the proven blank design, the series evolved into an even more precise and rigid version. The new SIDEWINDER, bearing the subtitle “Great Performer,” fully inherits the lineage of the second generation while preserving the uncompromising DNA of the original model intact.
| Model | Length | Grip Length | Piece | Weight | Lure Weight | Line(lb) | Action | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HGC-65HF/GP | THE SPECKLE RACER/GP | 6'5" | 365 mm | 1 | 158 g | 3/16~3/4oz | 8~20lb | Heavy Fast Taper | Casting |
| HGC-65HR/GP | THE HAZARD MASTER/GP | 6'5" | 350 mm | 1 | 159 g | 3/16~5/8oz | 8~16lb | Heavy Regular Taper | Casting |
| HGC-67XR/GP | THE OUTCROSS/GP | 6'7" | 378 mm | 1 (OFFSET HANDLE) | 165 g | 3/8~1oz | 10~20lb | X-Heavy Regular Taper | Casting |
| HGC-70HF/GP | THE BULLET SHOT/GP | 7'0" | 415 mm | 1 (OFFSET HANDLE) | 178 g | 3/16~3/4oz | 8~20lb | Heavy Fast Taper | Casting |
| HGC-70XS/GP | THE BUSH VIPER/GP | 7'0" | 387 mm | 1 | 188 g | 1/4~2oz | 16~25lbBraided Line: 50~100lb | X-Heavy Slow Taper | Casting |
| HGC-76XX/GP | THE SLAP SHOT/GP | 7'6" | 412 mm | 1 (OFFSET HANDLE) | 194 g | 1/2~1・1/2oz | 14~30lb | XX-Heavy Regular Fast Taper | Casting |
| HGC-70XF/GP | THE SUPERBORDER/GP | 7'0" | 390 mm | 1 (OFFSET HANDLE) | 184 g | 1/2~1oz | 12~25lb | X-Heavy Fast Taper | Casting |
| TGC-70HR/GP | THE FERDELANCE | 7'0" | 388 mm | 1 | 150 g | 3/8~2・1/2oz | 10~30lb | Heavy Regular Taper | Casting |
| HGC-66XF/GP | THE VENOM FANG/GP | 6'6" | 375 mm | 1 | - | 1/2~1oz | 12~30lb | X-Heavy Fast Taper | Casting |
| HGC-610MLXF/GP | THE BARDICK/GP | 6'10" | 341 mm | 1 (OFFSET HANDLE) | 159 g | 1/16~7/8oz | 8~16lb | Light Ex. Fast Taper | Casting |
| HGC-962HR/GP - THE GUNGNIR /GP | 9'6" | 550 mm | 2 (Close Length) | 235 g | 3/8~5oz | 14~25lbBraided Line: 50~100lb | Heavy Regular Taper | Casting |
| HGC-77XS/GP | THE BOACONSTRICTOR/GP | 7'7" | 440 mm | 1 (OFFSET HANDLE) | 185 g | 3/8~2oz | 12~30lb | X-Heavy Slow Taper | Casting |
| HGC-64XS/GP | THE CONSTRICTOR /GP (discontinued) | 6'4" | 333 mm | 1 | 149 g | 1/4~1oz | 8~20lb | X-Heavy Slow Taper | Casting |
| HGC-70XF/GP | THE SUPERBORDER/GP (discontinued) | 7'0" | 390 mm | 1 (OFFSET HANDLE) | 184 g | 1/2~1oz | 12~25lb | X-Heavy Fast Taper | Casting |
| HGC-76XRF(T)/GP | THE SOLENOGLYPH/GP (discontinued) | 7'6" | 417 mm | 1 (TELESCOPIC) | 191 g | 1/2~1・3/4oz | 12~20lb | X-Heavy Regular Fast Taper | Casting |