XMatrix DXP 13644M | 6-12 lb | 1/8-3/4 oz

Techniques: Float

Rod Overview, Use, & Application

The DXP 13644M was built for anglers who believe that better line control leads to more hookups. At 13’6″ in length, this medium-power spinning rod is designed to excel in float fishing applications where long drifts, precise presentations, and superior line management are essential. The extended blank gives anglers the ability to keep more line off the water, mend efficiently, and guide floats naturally through productive holding water. Constructed using Douglas’ advanced XMatrix carbon technology, the rod remains surprisingly lightweight despite its impressive length, helping reduce fatigue during all-day fishing sessions. A responsive tip section improves strike detection, while the powerful lower section provides the leverage needed to battle large steelhead, salmon, and trophy trout.

Premium Fuji guides, a Fuji reel seat, and high-quality EVA grips complete a rod built to perform in demanding river environments. From Great Lakes tributaries to larger Pacific Northwest river systems, the DXP 13644M is engineered to help anglers achieve longer drifts, better presentations, and more consistent success on the water. Whether you’re targeting chrome-bright steelhead, staging salmon, or oversized river trout, the Douglas XMatrix series delivers the sensitivity, reach, and fish-fighting performance required by dedicated river anglers.

Rod Specs

• Length: 13’6″
• Power: 3 / Medium
• Action: Medium
• Line Weight: 6 – 12 lb.
• Lure Weight: 1/8 – 3/4 oz.
• Rod Weight: 8.32 oz.
• Pieces: 4
• Handle: DXP-1

Other Rod Options

If the 13644M isn’t quite the rod you’re looking for, you might want to consider the DXP 11632M. This model offers the same float-fishing focus in a shorter, more versatile package that excels in medium-sized rivers and tributaries. You might also find that the DXS 10632M provides a versatile medium-power rod well suited for float fishing, drift fishing, and other salmon and steelhead techniques. Or, the DXS 9632M will give you excellent line control and presentation capabilities while offering improved maneuverability in tighter fishing environments. Either way, all these models will help you get on fish faster and more effectively.

For a complete listing of all DXS models (and other comparable rods), please visit our XMatrix Spinning and Casting Rod Series page.