Megabass OROCHI F4 1/2-611XT Casting Rod

Product advantages

Designed by ITO Engineering, the Megabass Orochi X10 rod stands out for its innovative blank made from organic fibers specially developed for modern predator fishing. The use of natural-origin materials, such as cellulose microfibrils derived from plant fibers, provides a level of damping and control rarely achieved in a high-end lure rod.

This X10 organic fiber blank combines tensile strength superior to fiberglass with remarkable lightness. The result is a rod with a particularly soft action that absorbs shocks while remaining responsive and precise. It enables casting and animating fine rigs in a very natural way, while maintaining excellent feel for subtle bites.

• Soft, progressive action for better fight control.
• Designed for finesse predator fishing, especially in highly pressured areas.
• Excellent vibration damping to reduce hookouts on the strike.
• Lightweight blank, comfortable to use during long fishing sessions.
• Manufactured with a sustainable approach, reducing CO2 emissions.

Technical specifications

• X10 organic fiber blank incorporating plant-based materials for a unique balance of lightness, strength and comfort.
• Ideal behavior for using weightless soft plastics and lightly weighted rigs, where maximum feel is required.
• Action adapted to low-resistance hard baits, notably jerkbait minnows and small crankbaits worked with subtle animation.
• Balance engineered to reduce wrist and forearm fatigue, even during long technical sessions.
• Designed for fishing in high-pressure areas such as urban street fishing, ports, canals and busy zones.
• Composite materials developed by ITO Engineering, offering an excellent sensitivity/robustness ratio.
• Manufacturing process optimized to reduce the carbon footprint compared to traditional blanks.

Benefits and strengths

The primary advantage of this rod lies in its ability to transmit bottom information while filtering out unwanted vibrations. The angler thus benefits from great precision to detect the slightest sip from a wary fish, without suffering from a rod that is too stiff or tiring. This vibration management allows for optimal use of slow presentations and extended pauses, typical of finesse fishing.

The soft action of the blank facilitates both precise casts and fish control in a fight. The progressive bend absorbs violent head shakes, limits the risk of hookouts and preserves light leaders. This feature makes it an ideal tool for situations where predators are educated and wary of aggressive presentations.

• High sensitivity to feel the most subtle bites on light rigs.
• Tolerant action that forgives strike timing errors and secures fights near obstacles.
• Versatility across a wide range of fine presentations, for both soft plastics and subtle hard baits.
• Optimized fishing comfort due to the blank's lightness and excellent shock absorption.
• Eco-responsible approach with a more durable composite material that helps reduce CO2 emissions.

Usage advice

This rod reveals its full potential with light rigs that allow lures to swim naturally. It excels particularly with weightless soft plastics, very lightly weighted lures or presentations aimed at wary fish. In slow fishing, let the blank work to absorb each animation and each bite, rather than forcing the rod.

• Favor fine rigs to fully benefit from the blank's sensitivity and soft action.
• In street fishing, alternate precise casts along quays, bridge pilings or urban structures with slow animations to trigger educated fish.
• With jerkbait minnows and low-resistance hard baits, use short, controlled animations to exploit the rod's resonance.
• Set the reel drag to allow the rod to work in its curve, reducing the risk of breakage on violent strikes.
• Rinse and dry the rod carefully after each outing to preserve blank performance and component durability.

Testimonials

FAQ

Question 1: Is this rod suitable for finesse fishing in highly pressured urban environments?

Answer: Yes, its sensitivity, soft action and ability to cast light rigs make it an excellent ally for street fishing and all high-pressure fishing areas.

Question 2: Can it be used with both soft plastics and hard baits?

Answer: The rod was designed to excel with lightly weighted soft plastics, while remaining very effective with low-resistance hard baits such as jerkbait minnows and small hard baits animated with finesse.