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River and lake trout fishing in Japan demands a different rod character than small stream or managed pond fishing. Targeting large sakura-masu (cherry salmon), big rainbow trout, and lake-run brown trout in wide rivers and open lake systems requires longer rods for casting distance, stronger actions for controlling large fish in current, and sensitivity tuned for the longer distances at which big-water trout are typically hooked.
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Japanese river and lake trout rods range from 6.5 to 9.0 feet, with medium to medium-fast actions suited to casting 5–20g lures across wide pools and open lake margins. Many are designed for specific techniques: long-bill minnow drifting in deep river pools, spoon casting in lake surf zones, or bottom-bouncing jigs in deep, cold lake water.
Smith and Major Craft produce big-water trout rods that combine the sensitivity of area fishing tackle with the backbone needed to play and land genuine trophy trout in strong current.
M&n CorporationTwitchin Speciale Bolon TS-608MN-HTZ
6.8ft line 2-5lb lure 0.8-9g / -
¥76,780Stock 1
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M&n CorporationTwitchin Speciale Bolon TS-707MN-HTZ
7.7ft line 3-6lb lure 2-12g / -
¥80,740Stock 1
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ValkeinDainsleif Ondine 8'04-M+
8.4ft 7g-28g 6-16lb Weight 113g / -
¥71,280Stock 2
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Some brands such as Shimano cannot be sold overseas due to contracts.