Yamaga Blanks 88 Chain Versatile Rod

Yamaga Blank’s developmental concept, was to create a “High-Performance spare rod, capable of connecting different fields”. This project was triggered, when TB Field Testers were targeting Blue Runners off the rocks. Using strong PE 4~8 lines, powerful rods, large reels and heavy lures to target Blue Runners, they needed a break from casting with the heavy setup. They wanted to go after smaller catches, for a little break. With the vast variety of subspecies in the area, including Rock-fish, Squid, and Blackfin Seabass, it meant that they would need to take many different types of rods with them. This was the beginning of Yamaga Blank’s journey to create the ultimate “Spare Rod”, able to go after various targets.

There were many twists and turns during the testing of the Yamaga Blanks 88 Chain Versatile rod, to achieve the high-spec characteristics, required for such a concept. Initially created as a “spare rod” for rocky, land-based fishing, through rigorous testing and pursuit for greatness, it soon became a rod capable of connecting different fields (break-water, river mouths, ports, and the vast surf). Basically, the Yamaga Blanks 88 Chain Versatile is a rod you want to take everywhere.

The Yamaga Blanks 88 Chain was developed with versatility in mind. Minimal effort is required for a desirable casting distance, allowing targeting of various species, with various kinds of lures, ranging from a 10 gr Plug, to metal Jigs at a weight range of 40 gr, for achieving longer distance. From small target species such as small Seabass and Black Bream, to Blue Runners in the 5kg size range, the YB 88 Chain Versatile is an all-rounder rod, with a strong backbone and parabolic blank.

The Yamaga Blanks 88 Chain has been designed with a double-tapered blank, that adapts to the force applied to the blank under load. With this unique blank design, the ease of transition to different fishing styles and lures used according to the target.

Being a versatile model, the 2-Stage powered gear (the Apex of the Bend and the Fulcrum of the Repulsive force), plays an active role in handling various lure sizes and types. When casting a small lure, or casting with little strength, it will enter the 1st powered gear and cast the lure smoothly. Next, when casting a heavy jig, or plug, the bend starts from the second-stage powered gear and pushes out the lure, with even stronger force.

During a battle with a small target such as a Black Sea Bream, the first stage, power gear is effective and the flexibility of the blanks that bends smoothly will enable you to set the hook in the target’s mouth, while reducing the risk of letting it off the hook. Furthermore, in the case of a large target, exceeding 3 kg, the second power gear in the butt section is activated. Its strength from the butt section comes into play, while bending smoothly and it transforms into a rod that stands out for its excellent performance and allows the angler to control it as he wishes without losing the initiative towards the target.

Yamaga Blanks is proud to release to the anglers around the world, this unique rod, developed through the state of the art design and technology of Yamaga Blanks, capable of handling the high drag of the newest reels on the market and high-spec PE lines to go after various species. The 88 Chain Versatile rod is a “lone wolf” and does not belong to any of the existing series.

The Yamaga Blanks 88 Chain is compatible with Jigs, Minnows, Top Water lures, Silicone baits with Jigheads, Squid Jigs #3.5.

Technical Characteristics

• PE: #0.8 – #2
• Sections: 2
• Casting Weight: 8 – 40 gr
• Length: 2.65 m
• Transport Length: 135.5 cm
• Weight: 138 gr
• Reel Seat: Fuji DPS17 with Back Stop Double Lock Nut
• Guides: Sic-S Titanium Frame / K Guides + Sic RV Frame Titanium Fuji
• Compatible Reels: Daiwa LT3000S-LT5000C / Shimano: C3000-C5000