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Yamaga Blanks

Yamaga Blanks - Early Boat 68M

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  • Softbaiting
  • 7 – 32g | PE 0.8 – 1.5
  • Fuji SiC K Guides

Compact, responsive, and built for light inshore casting from the boat

The EARLY 68M is a highly versatile rod designed for light boat casting. Its compact 6'8" length and sharp, regular taper make it ideal for punching accurate casts into tight structure, while still offering the range to cover open water when needed.

Rated for 7–32g lures and PE 0.8–1.5, it handles everything from minnows and softbaits to sinking pencils and small topwater lures. The blank loads smoothly and recovers fast, giving you confidence when fighting snapper, kahawai, trevally, or small kingfish — without fear of hooks pulling mid-fight.

Whether you're casting into channel edges, reefy drop-offs, or chasing surface bust-ups, the 68M is a dependable go-to for light inshore work.

Specifications:
• Lure weight: 7–32g
• Line rating: PE 0.8–1.5
• Total length: 2055mm (6'8")
• Weight: 104g
• Pieces: 2 (Put-over ferrule)
• Carbon content: 94.4%
• Guides: Fuji Stainless Frame SiC K Guides
• Reel seat: Fuji VSS16
• Grip length: 285mm (to reel foot) / 400mm (total handle)

Recommended for:
• Species: Snapper, kahawai, trevally, small kingfish
• Techniques: Minnows, softbaits, vibes, sinking pencils, topwater
• Environments: Harbours, inshore reefs, channel edges
• Reel pairing: Daiwa LT2500–3000 / Shimano 2500–3000

Sharp, smooth, and easy to control — the EARLY 68M is built for boat anglers who want total confidence in the light game zone.

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