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Yamaga Blanks

Yamaga Blanks - Early Boat 68M Spinning Rod

Boat Softbait Rod

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Made in Japan
$498

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Specifications

Casting Weight7 - 32g
Line SizePE 0.8 - 1.2
Length6'8"
GuidesFuji SiC-S Stainless Frame K
Best ForSnapper, Kahawai, Kingfish

About this rod

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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Yamaga Blanks Early Series

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Yamaga Blanks — Early Surf

68M Boat

Boat Softbait Rod

Casting Weight7 - 32g
Line SizePE 0.8 - 1.2
Length6'8"
GuidesFuji SiC-S Stainless Frame K
Technique Softbaiting
Best ForSnapper, Kahawai, Kingfish

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86MH Rock

Rock Lure Casting Rod

Casting Weight7 - 40g
Line SizePE 1 - 2
Length8'6"
GuidesFuji SiC-S Stainless Frame K
TechniqueTopwater
Best ForSnapper, Kahawai, Kingfish

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76MMH Travel

Travel Spinning Rod

Casting Weight8 - 55g
Line SizePE 1 -2
Length7'6"
GuidesFuji SiC-S Stainless Frame K
TechniqueCast & Retrieve
Best ForSnapper, Kahawai, Kingfish

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84ML Travel

Travel Spinning Rod

Casting Weight5 -24g
Line SizePE 0.6 - 1.2
Length8'4"
GuidesFuji SiC-S Stainless Frame K
TechniqueCast & Retrieve
Best ForSnapper, Kahawai, Kingfish

Yamaga Blanks — Early Surf

99ML Surf

Surf Lure Spinning Rod

Casting Weight7 - 35g
Line SizePE 0.8 - 1.5
Length9'9"
GuidesFuji SiC-S Stainless Frame K
TechniqueCast & Retrieve
Best ForSnapper, Kahawai, Kingfish

Yamaga Blanks — Early Surf

105MH Surf

Surf Lure Spinning Rod

Casting Weight10 - 50g
Line SizePE 1 - 2
Length10'5"
GuidesFuji SiC-S Stainless Frame K
TechniqueCast & Retrieve
Best ForSnapper, Kahawai, Kingfish

Yamaga Blanks — Early Surf

105MH Overhead Surf

Surf Lure Overhead Rod

Casting Weight15 - 50g
Line SizePE 1.5 - 2.5
Length10'5"
GuidesFuji SiC-S Stainless Frame K
TechniqueCast & Retrieve
Best ForSnapper, Kahawai, Kingfish

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