Ares BLUE PORTER IKM IKA-METAL

Too often you buy rods from famous Japanese brands and then when you read carefully on the screen printing you realize that they are Made in Taiwan, Made in Korea, Made in Indonesia if not the classic Made in China. Unfortunately it is increasingly rare to find Japanese products actually made in Japan and bearing the words Made in Japan. Very often we try to mislead the fisherman with the words Japan Technology, Japan Project, Japan Idea but in the end Made in Japan is never there. The reason is clear, on the one hand producing outside Japan costs less, on the other, by producing outside Japan you bypass the stringent legislative regulations that this country imposes, where it is mandatory to report the actual characteristics on the packaging or on the coupons attached to the product. of the product itself. If the manufacturer makes a false declaration, he pays a fine, must withdraw the product from the market, compensate customers, etc. etc. Conversely, if you produce outside Japan, where this regulation does not exist, you can write what you really want on the package, no one will ever check you. So here are wires with very thin diameters and exorbitant breaking loads, or SiC rings that have nothing to do with silicon carbide, or shell weights that do not respond to reality, etc. etc. The Nissin Ares brand is Japanese and its production is exclusively in Japan. All its products bear the Made in Japan mark stamped on the product to guarantee its quality and the characteristics it actually possesses.

The BLUE PORTER IKM is a Made in Japan rod developed for Ika-Metal fishing. Clearly the shells are Made in Japan but so are the components. Original Fuji SiC guides Made in Japan as well as the strictly Fuji screw reel seat. The blank is made of high modulus carbon which reaches a percentage of 90%. An unusual but feasible quantity because the blank is made of 4-axis carbon.

BLUE PORTER IKM ARE designed for the new Ika-Metal technique, a variant of vertical squid fishing from the boat, but is perfect for those who want to have a light and sensitive tool to target squid from the boat, allowing you to also manage terminals from tataki. The Ika-Metal technique involves the use of a heavy squid trap in the final part and a light one approximately one meter away. The blank is made of high muduli carbon with four axles placed in horizontal, vertical and two lateral directions plus an external X-shaped layer. The carbon finish is matte to avoid overheating and obtain maximum efficiency of the blanks. Solid tip for maximum fishing sensitivity. The tip is treated with fluorescent paints for maximum visibility. Fuji SiC guides, Fuji VSS reel seat (spinning model) and lightweight EVA handle.

Made in Japan rod Ikametal exclusive model. The flexible carbon solid tip and powerful butt part allow for flexible biting and support for small actions and jerks, allowing for stress-free and smooth interaction after the squid is placed on the fish. The tip uses fluorescent yellow for good visibility. There are 4 action items: ML/M/MH/H, and a wide range of compatible weights are available. For H spinning and bait, set the seat position to the side. Finished with specifications compatible with the center weight type. Also, the short length model B63 series has been added. The flexible carbon solid tip makes it easy for squid to bite, and the tensioned butt improves operability and allows for a variety of actions. The tip uses fluorescent pink for good visibility. There are 3 action items: M/MH/H, and a wide range of compatible weights makes it suitable for a variety of situations. In addition, all series and blanks use the Matte wrapping method to create a matte unsand finish on all but one part of the bat, maximizing the original characteristics of the blanks and achieving high sensitivity. ■ 4-axis carbon (BAT part) ■ Flexible carbon solid tip ■ Matte wrapping method ■ Joint alignment marker included ■ (B): LGST KTSG LKWSG guide Spiral setting (stainless frame SIC) ■ (S): LGST KTSG KLSG Guide (stainless steel frame SIC) ■ (B): PTS reel seat ■ (S): VSS reel seat ■(B) Spiral guide setting only for 66 series