SMITH K.O.Z EXPEDITION S76BTH EX Spinning Rod

Product Highlights

Designed for extreme offshore fishing, the SMITH KOZ Expedition exotic fishing rod targets enthusiasts who regularly tackle powerful fish such as bluefin tuna, giant trevally, or red sea carp. This powerful saltwater spinning rod offers an ideal balance between impressive power reserve and comfortable handling, keeping you in control throughout the fight.

Its high-quality carbon blank, combined with careful construction, enables precise casts with bulky surface lures while maintaining excellent sensitivity to feel lure action and strikes. Even under heavy load, the rod remains progressive and reassuring, which reduces hook pulls and protects the line.

Thanks to thoughtful ergonomics, the handle provides a secure grip even when hands are wet or covered in salt. The rod therefore remains highly manageable for working poppers and stickbaits effectively while retaining a considerable power reserve to subdue a stubborn fish near the surface or over obstacles.

Technical Specifications

• High-modulus reinforced carbon blank for significant power and excellent torsional resistance, suited to the largest specimens of bluefin tuna and tropical big-game fish.
• Fast, progressive action providing long, accurate casts while absorbing violent runs to prevent hook losses.
• Reinforced guides compatible with braided line, designed to withstand repeated friction from heavy casting and prolonged fights.
• Robust reel seat ensuring perfect retention of a large-capacity spinning reel even under high pressure.
• High-density EVA foam handle providing comfort, grip and optimal control when animating surface lures and during intense battles.
• Rod specially developed for popping for bluefin tuna, giant trevally and other powerful exotic fish, both from boat and shore/rock fishing.

Benefits and Strengths

This rod stands out for its ability to absorb extreme loads without sacrificing user comfort. Anglers can fully exploit their line and drag power with confidence. The blank’s harmonious bend tires the fish quickly while saving the angler’s back and arms.

For traveling anglers, the exotic travel fishing rod delivers very high performance, capable of facing the most demanding conditions: rough seas, strong currents, and ultra-fighting fish. Its reassuring power reserve enables control of spectacular battles while retaining precise surface lure action—an essential condition to trigger strikes.

By choosing this rod, the user benefits from SMITH’s know-how, a brand recognized for the quality of its premium saltwater rods. Careful finishing, robust components and impeccable behavior under pressure make it a reliable tool for all intense sessions where breakage is not an option.

Usage Advice

To fully exploit the potential of this spinning rod for large fish, it is recommended to pair it with a powerful saltwater reel spooled with a thick braided line and an abrasion-resistant leader. This combo allows long casts with heavy lures and control during runs near the boat or rocks.

Animate your poppers and stickbaits with broad, regular strips, keeping the rod slightly low to benefit from the blank’s resonance and give a realistic action to the lures. Don’t hesitate to vary the rhythm and pauses to trigger follows. In a fight, keep a stable stance, back straight, and work the fish on the rod’s bend rather than relying solely on the reel’s drag.

After each sea session, rinse the rod thoroughly with fresh water, paying special attention to the guides and reel seat. Dry it before storing it in a tube or suitable cover to preserve the blank’s cosmetics and long-term performance.

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FAQ

Question 1 : Is this rod only suitable for bluefin tuna?

Answer: No, this rod is designed for exotic big-game fishing in general. It is ideal for bluefin tuna but also for trevally, red sea carp and other powerful predators that require a very robust saltwater rod with a large power reserve.