Gamakatsu Squid Freak

GAMAKATSU’s IKA FREAK is designed for boat squid fishing—including Ikametal, boat squid fishing, and Tip Run—with the precise handling needed to detect bites and set the hook instantly. The lineup features extra-fast actions optimized for hook-setting, combining delicate glass-tip, detachable spigot-joint sections with lightweight blanks made using TORAYCA® T1100G carbon fiber. Tip sections vary by model: the ML+179 comes standard with the SS tip, the M178 with the AR tip, and the MH175 with the ZT tip. Each tip section is interchangeable, allowing you to adjust the action’s nuances. The rods also feature an original lightweight, easy-to-grip reel seat and E.V.A. grips designed for a secure hold.

The ML+179 is a delicate model suited to light rigs of approximately 10–30 go, including boat squid fishing in shallow water, assist rigs, Tip Run, and shallow-water Ikametal. The M178 is designed for approximately 20–40 go and offers versatile, easy rig control for deep-water boat squid fishing, Ikametal, Omorig, and vertical heavy Tip Run. The MH175 is a powerful model for approximately 30–60 go, suitable for zero-tension fishing with the weight resting on the bottom, as well as techniques incorporating tapping and high-speed shaking.