Rods and Reels
2010/11
Megabass was founded in the late 80s by Yuki Ito when he was in his 20s. Located in Hamamatsu, Japan, where Mr. Ito is originally from, Megabass has become a formidable force in the fishing industry of Japan, especially in the past 10 years. It established itself as a high-end lure company with the introduction of the break-through bait POP-X in 1996, and in the same year the Destroyer rod series was released, they both instantly changed the status quo in the fishing tackle industry of Japan. What makes Megabass so unique is its absolute commitment to design innovation and quality manufacturing, both of which have been backed by Mr. Ito’s talents as an angler, designer & as CEO of Megabass. Megabass is located in Hamamatsu which is about halfway between Tokyo and Osaka/ Kyoto area, and is well-know for the concentration of world class manufacturers such as Honda, Yamaha, and Suzuki to name a few. Many believe that Hamamatsu represents the heart of Japanese manufacturing. No wonder Megabass is there. Megabass was initially released in Australia during 2006 and since then expanded to meet customer demands including the introduction of the rods in 2008 and the reels which are new this year. Megabass has grown to become a must have lure for tournament fisherman around the country and has proven its fish catching ability with many tournament wins.
Bearings: 10BB, 1RB
TOPAZ Gear Ratio: 5.8:1
Line/Handle Turn: 61cm Weight: 200g
Drag Max: 4.0kg
Line Capacity: 14Lb./110m 16Lb./96m
2010 RODS & REELS TOPAZ
Model: L&R
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Model: L&R Bearings: 10BB, 1RB Gear Ratio: 5.8:1
2010 RODS & REELS GRIGO TITANIO
Line/Handle Turn: 61cm
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Weight: 200g Drag Max: 4.0kg Line Capacity: 14Lb./110m 16Lb./96m
2010 RODS & REELS RACING CONDITIONS
Model: L&R Bearings: 6BB, 1RB Gear Ratio: 6.3:1 Line/Handle Turn: 67cm Weight: 199g Drag Max: 4.0kg Line Capacity: 14Lb./100m 16Lb./82m
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2010 RODS & REELS LUVITO 256
Bearings: 7BB, 1RB Gear Ratio: 4.8:1 Line/Handle Turn: 71cm Weight: 213g Drag Max: 3.0kg Line Capacity: 5Lb./140m 6Lb./100m
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2010 RODS & REELS LUVITO 256
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2010 RODS & REELS LUVITO 103
Bearings: 8BB, 1RB Gear Ratio: 4.7:1 Line/Handle Turn: 59cm Weight: 175g Drag Max: 2.0kg Line Capacity: 2Lb./115m 4Lb./90m
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Gear Ratio: 4.8:1 Line/Handle Turn: 71cm Weight: 189g Drag Max: 3.0kg Line Capacity: 4Lb./185yard 6Lb./110yard
2010 RODS & REELS CAIYEN 256
Bearings: 9BB, 1RB
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2010 RODS & REELS RENLLI
2010 RODS & REELS RENLLI
Bearings: 9BB, 1RB Gear Ratio: 4.8:1 Line/Handle Turn: 81cm Weight: 285g Drag Max: 7.0kg Line Capacity: 12Lb./200m. 16Lb./150m. 20Lb./120m
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2010 RODS & REELS JAGGLER
Model: L&R Bearings: 6BB, 1RB Gear Ratio: 6.3:1 Line/Handle Turn: 67cm Weight: 198g Drag Max: 4.0kg Line Capacity: 14Lb./100m. 16Lb./100m
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2010 RODS & REELS RETGRAPH
Bearings: 3BB, 1R Gear Ratio: 6.3:1 Line/Handle Turn: 61cm Weight: 265g Drag Max: 4.0kg Line Capacity: 12Lb./160m. 16Lb./120m
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Bearings: 13BB, 1RB Gear Ratio: 6.3:1 Line/Handle Turn: 66.cm Weight: 180g Drag Max: 4.0kg Line Capacity: 14Lb./120m. 16Lb./105m
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Bearings: 22BB, 2RB
Bearings: 19BB, 1RB
Gear Ratio: 6.3:1
Gear Ratio: 6.3:1
Line/Handle Turn: 60.9cm
Line/Handle Turn: 71cm
Weight: 545g
Drag Max: 5.0kg
Drag Max: 8.0kg
Line Capacity: 6Lb./280m. 8Lb./200m. 12Lb./150m
Line Capacity: 3Lb./350m. 4Lb./250m. 5Lb./200m
2010 RODS & REELS MOTORISTA
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2010 RODS & REELS
ULTRA FINESSE SPINNING ROD
SL-68UL
ULTRA LIGHT
7’5” 8/28g. 8-16Lb.
The SL-68UL Shoreluck is a the pinnacle for light game fishing, it has a solid tip and is very light. For ultra light line fishing try this rod and you will be surprised by actually how much control you have over the fish with such light gear.
FINESSE SPINNING ROD FO-68XS LYCAON COMPETITION
MEDIUM FAST
6’8” 1/32~3/16oz. 2-7Lb.
This rod is the ultimate ultra light fishing rod. Whether you are a trout angler or a bream angler, if you are not happy with those wimpy powerless rods, F0-68XS is for you. It has a light tip, yet also enough butt power to control fish, so that you are in control of the fish not the other way around.
FINESSE SPINNING ROD F1-67XS SARATOGA
REGULAR
6’7” 1/32~1/4oz. 2-10Lb.
Saratoga is a natural-tapered, full parabolic blank rod. This allows an angler to be able to long cast a small lure, and since the whole blank length will absorb the impact of landing a fish, you can deal with a larger fish with confidence.
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FINESSE SPINNING ROD
EX. FAST SOLID TIP
6’9” 1/32~1/8oz. 2-6Lb.
The Kirisame Tourist Mobile Shaft has ultimate sensitivity and with this rod, you can feel every knock on the lure. Try using with plastics and you will be surprised how much more you can actually feel with the solid tip rod.
FINESSE SPINNING ROD
2010 RODS & REELS
F1-69XKS KIRISAME TOURIST MOBILE SHAFT
COMMING SOON
F1-70X4S HYENA
FAST
7’0” 1/32-1/4oz. 2-10Lb.
Designed as the lighest in the Orochi X4 series this will fit into the range nicely with the length and taper to make a perfect bream spinning rod.
OROCHI SPINNING MODEL COMMING SOON
F2-68X4SII SCRAMBLE TOUR
FAST
6’8” 1/32-1/4oz. 3-10Lb.
2 piece portable Orochi X4 spinning model is now available. Needless to say, it is light and easy to carry. Any small plugs and light rigs will do a great job with this model.
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2010 RODS & REELS
MULTI PERFORMANCE SPINNING ROD F2-611XS SUPER FULL HOUSE
MEDIUM FAST
6’11” 1/32~1/4oz. 3-10Lb.
Super full house is our first 2-piece Destroyer spinning model. When you run across a nice looking pond or river by chance, you will be glad that you have Super full house stowed in you trunk. Designed for long casting from the shore, yet, you will enjoy many other applications as well.
MULTI PERFORMANCE SPINNING ROD F2-70DGS MIRAGE
MEDIUM FAST
7’0” 1/32~1/4oz. 3-10Lb.
A new rod out from Megabass. This rod is the softer version of the much loved Aaron Martens Limited. It contains the same action and sensitivity that everyone loves.
HIGH PERFORMANCE SPINNING ROD F3-610DGS AARON MARTENS LTD
MEDIUM FAST
6’10” 1/16~1/2oz. 4-12Lb.
This is a unique rod. Unlike other DG rods, Hi8X graphite is used for the blank of 610DGS. If Hi10X is the highest density graphite, The Hi8X gives slightly less stiffness to the rod action, which allows the 610DGS to have the characteristics Aaron cherishes. Just pick it up and immediately you will be struck by its lightness and totality. The whole rod will respond simultaneously to the slightest input at any part of the rod. If you are familiar with the original F3-610XS, you will be shocked that 610DGS is even lighter and its integrity has increased noticeably as well. And its increased sensitivity will provide higher resolution imagery of what is going on in the water.
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HIGH PERFORMANCE SPINNING RODS
REGULAR
6’9” 1/32~3/8oz. 4-12Lb.
Based on the original F3-610XS which was considered the most versatile Destroyer spinning model, Shabbler is even lighter than 610XS and its handling is better and sharper as well. Please take advantage of its sensitivity by bottom contacting. Down shot, light Carolina rig and jerking light minnows are only typical applications for this versatile rod.
ULTRA HIGH PERFORMANCE SPINNING ROD F3.1/270XSGti TITANIUM SHAFT
2010 RODS & REELS
F3-69XS SHABBLER
FAST 7’0” 1/16~5/8oz. 5-16Lb.
JADEPYTHON
A power game rod, in addition to being a mobile search touring rod, the blank is armed with titanium fibres. Lures can be thrown without excess stress, due to the unbelievably high torque of the advanced blank material. This rod is perfect for using baits such as Baby Griffon, Margay, X-70, etc. and is also incredibly suited for lightweight Texas or Carolina rigging. This is a rod which defies expectations, with incredible power despite its skill with light applications. Features Slant-Bridge grip and 2-piece blank.
ULTRA HIGH PERFORMANCE SPINNING ROD F4-74XS MULTIPLEX GRAPHITE VERSATILE POWER SPIN
MEDIUM FAST 7’4” 1/16~5/8oz. 5-16Lb.
A light weight rod that has some power to turn those fish when needed. This is a 2 piece rod that separated at the butt so you can still fit it in those rod tubes for planes, and yet does not affect the rods action in any way. This is truly a mobile rod and it can be at home throwing poppers at GT’s or casting plastics for snapper.
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2010 RODS & REELS
MULTI PERFORMANCE SPINNING ROD
Hi-Impact Graphite Blanks
SSX-75ML
MEDIUM LIGHT 7’5” 8~28g. 8-16Lb.
A Powerful but light game rod that can handle the tough fish. With the slant bridge for extra comfort and power this rod will keep you on track to land those big fish.
MULTI PERFORMANCE SPINNING ROD
Hi-Impact Graphite Blanks
SSZ-75M
MEDIUM 7’5” 10~35g. 10-20Lb.
The most powerful Megabass spinning rod available in Australia. This rod can handle the big King’s in Sydney, the Snapper in SA or the Barra in the dams. A great rod to have in your offshore arsenal and one that will love to use and soon become your favourite rod and the only rod you take everywhere.
FINESSE BAIT CASTING ROD F2-64DG ENDMAX
REGULAR
6’4” 1/8~5/8oz. 5-14Lb.
This new series is designed for heavy duty fishing. But, it does not mean we simply accept the conventional equation: stiffness=strength. First of all, stiffness is proportionate to the modulus of graphite, but there is inherent limitation to the material itself. Our D.N.A full titanium construction has proven that there are completely different directions in which we could not only extend the strength of graphite rods, but also increase sensitivity and responsiveness. The success of the titanium approach to D.N.A. double helix blank construction has now been applied to graphite. The result is the all new rod series. All DG and DGS rods use D.N.A. graphite blanks which have a higher carbon fibre ratio with less resin than the regular graphite, with a double helix wrap construction.
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FINESSE BAIT CASTING ROD
REGULAR
6’5” 3/16~5/8oz. 5-16Lb.
The heavier of the two Orochi Bait Casting Rods this make a perfect rod for throwing Lipless Crankbaits or heavier plastics for bass and a great light Barra Rod.
FINESSE BAIT CASTING ROD F2-66XP CHAPARRAL
2010 RODS & REELS
F3-65DG EMILIA
MULTIPLEX GRAPHITE SHAFT 6’6” 1/8~1oz. 5-16Lb.
The Pagani graphite series is the perfect rod for stream or light dam fishing. It has a light tip to cast those smaller lures, even small crank baits like the Live-X Smolt cast effortlessly on this rod. The rod has plenty of power and when hooked up you get those fish out of the snag or turn them when needed. This is the perfect light bass rod.
HIGH PERFORMANCE BAIT CASTING ROD F3-63XTHP THE GRIFFON
MEDIUM FAST
6’3” 3/16~5/8oz. 5-16Lb.
The Kirisame Tourist Mobile Shaft has ultimate sensitivity and with this rod, you can feel every knock on the lure. Try using with plastics and you will be surprised how much more you can actually feel with the solid tip rod.
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2010 RODS & REELS
ULTRA HIGH PERFORMANCE BAIT CASTING ROD F4-66X THP CYCLONE
REGULAR
6’6” 1/4~3/4oz. 8-20Lb.
Among the new Destroyer lineup, F4-66X has changed its appearance more than most others. The newly transformed grip-end has made this rod even more versatile than before. Yet, just like the previous model, this rod will let you see and feel the core concept of the Destroyer rod series.
ULTRA HIGH PERFORMANCE BAIT CASTING ROD F5-68X THP BANDERSNATCH
REGULAR
6’8” 3/8~1oz. 10-25Lb.
This is a high modulus graphite version of the popular Diablo (F5 1/2-68 XTI/XFTI). As one of the most versatile power rods, F5-68X is perfect for Texas rig, crankbaits, diving minnows, and its application does not choose situations.
ULTRA HIGH PERFORMANCE BAIT CASTING ROD F3.1/268Xti SUPERGRIFFON STAGE II
MEDIUM FAST 6’8” 1/4~3/4oz. 8-20Lb.
The blanks of the Ti models are reinforced with titanium wires that run along the length of the blank. The addition of titanium wires to the High Modulus Graphite makes for a more sensitive and more responsive experience. The wires transmit additional vibration, while at the same time strengthening the graphite and giving it a ‘steelier’ feel and stronger backbone. The most obvious cosmetic change to the Ti Model is the pebble-pattern blank wrap that extends from the base of the blank to the mid-section, and the new silk-touch grade cork handles. Additional changes to the Evoluzion series as a whole include ergonomic grips, and the ITO Head Locking System (PAT).
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ULTRA HIGH PERFORMANCE BAIT CASTING ROD REGULAR
6’6” 1/4~3/4oz. 8-20Lb.
The is the heavier of the Evoluzion series available in Australia making this rod the perfect model for Barra in Dams or Wild Barra. The regular taper makes it a great hard body rod and soft tip make it a breeze to cast. A must have for any serious travelling Barra Fisherman.
SQUID RODS
C-78L
2010 RODS & REELS
F4-66Xti
SHAMROCK
6’6” Jig 2.5-4.0
Once again setting the standards for anything rods. The Megabass Caiyen series features Hi-tension U-impact blanks, Titanium silicone low rider guides, non slip reel seats all built onto an ultra light blank taylor made for working squid jigs.
SQUID RODS CXX-78L
7’8” Jig 2.5-4.0
The Caiyen CXX series features XX-Matrix layered graphite cross weaving giving all of the rods in this series maximum power, excessive power and all while maintaining the perfect taper for fishing squid jigs. Features- Non slip reel seat coatings, XX-Matrix Graphite and a built-in Egi hook keeper.
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Distributed By: Frogley’s Offshore PO Box 5177, Ballina, NSW 2478 Telephone: (02) 6681 3988 Fax: 1800 812 500 Web: www.megabass.com.au
Also available Megabass Lure Catalogue