CCR Chatham Special Winthrop Guides

The Chatham Special is built for serious Cape Cod bluefin tuna fishing, with the power, durability, and hardware needed for heavy offshore work.

Designed around a strong tuna blank with a softer, more forgiving tip and serious backbone, this rod is made to stay loaded under pressure while still giving the angler the lifting power needed when a big fish settles in below the boat. It is a natural fit for giant bluefin applications where long fights, heavy drag, and dependable components matter.

This build features Winthrop guides for smooth line control under heavy load and a #6 aluminum bent butt for added leverage and a more efficient fighting angle during demanding tuna battles.

Available in:

• Long – 8'6"
• XL – 9'

The extra length is especially useful on outboard-powered boats. A longer rod helps keep the line farther away from engines, lower units, and the corners of the transom when a tuna makes a hard turn at boatside. It also gives the angler more reach to guide the line around the stern and maintain a better angle on a circling fish.

During the fight, that added length can help keep steady pressure on the fish and gives the angler more control when changing rod angle or working a tuna around the boat.

Key Features

• Built for Cape Cod bluefin tuna
• Available in 8'6" Long and 9' XL models
• Powerful blank with a forgiving tip and heavy backbone
• Winthrop guides
• #6 aluminum bent butt
• Extra reach for outboard and transom clearance
• Designed for heavy drag and long fights
• Excellent for trolling, chunking, and live-bait tuna applications
• Built for serious offshore use

Red Top Tip: The longer 8'6" and 9' Chatham Specials are especially valuable on outboard boats, where the extra reach can help keep line clear of the motors and give you more control as a tuna circles at the stern.