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Yamaga Blanks

Yamaga Blanks - 88 CHAIN

$92000

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This covers faults in materials or workmanship under normal fishing use, including:

  • Blank manufacturing defects
  • Guide or insert failures
  • Reel seat or binding issues
  • Epoxy or structural faults

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  • Impact damage (car doors, rocks, sinkers, transport accidents)
  • High-sticking or excessive rod angles
  • Use outside recommended line or lure ratings
  • Modifications or third-party repairs
  • Normal cosmetic wear

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  • Versatile
  • 8 – 40g | PE 0.8 – 2
  • Fuji Titanium SiC K Guides

One rod. Endless possibilities.

The 88 CHAIN is Yamaga Blanks’ answer to anglers looking for a truly versatile rod that can handle a wide range of techniques, target species, and environments — all without compromising on feel or power. At 8'8", it delivers impressive casting distance and lure control, while still feeling light and balanced in hand.

Built to fish everything from softbaits and metal jigs to sinking minnows and squid jigs, the 88 CHAIN can comfortably throw lures up to 40g — making it ideal for chasing snapper, kahawai, trevally, kingfish (up to ~5kg), and even large squid. Whether you're fishing off the rocks, on the beach, or casting into estuary channels and river mouths, this rod adapts to whatever you throw at it.

The responsive blank offers excellent hook-setting power and control over tough fish, while maintaining enough finesse for lighter presentations. If you want one rod to explore everything your local coastline has to offer — this is it.

Specifications:
• Lure weight: 8–40g
• Line rating: PE 0.8–2
• Total length: 2650mm (8'8")
• Weight: 138g
• Pieces: 2 (Spigot joint)
• Carbon content: 99.8%
• Guides: Fuji Titanium Frame SiC K + RV guides
• Reel seat: Fuji DPS17 w/ Back Stop double nut
• Grip length: 410mm (to reel foot) / 530mm (total handle)

Recommended for:
• Species: Snapper, kahawai, kingfish (up to ~5kg), trevally, squid, gurnard
• Techniques: Softbaiting, metals, minnows, squid jigs, topwater
• Environments: Rock platforms, surf beaches, river mouths, estuaries
• Reel pairing: Daiwa LT3000S–LT5000C / Shimano C3000–C5000

From land-based missions to flicking softbaits in the wash — the 88 CHAIN is your all-terrain rod for coastal adventures.

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