Spinning Rod SMITH OFFSHORE STICK WRC TOKARA 60/S

Product highlights

The Smith WRC Tokara rod is a benchmark for enthusiasts of exotic popper fishing who seek a reliable, powerful and durable tool. Designed to face the largest tropical predators, this high-end rod combines a huge power reserve with excellent progressive action to allow the angler to keep control without overstraining the back. It offers an excellent balance between raw power and comfort of use, essential during prolonged battles on reefs or tropical flats.

Its high-modulus carbon blank, specially engineered for heavy saltwater fishing, perfectly transmits the angler's energy during casts and retrieves. This design allows casting large poppers and stickbaits over long distances while maintaining a crisp tip action that brings the lure to life and provokes violent strikes from trevally, tuna and other ocean predators.

Technical specifications

• High-modulus carbon blank designed for heavy tropical fishing and confronting large marine predators.
• Powerful, progressive action enabling effective use of bulky surface lures such as poppers and rigged stickbaits.
• Large power reserve in the butt section to control fish quickly and shorten fight durations.
• Durable guides suitable for modern braided lines and heavy leaders used in tropical environments.
• Ergonomic handle providing a secure grip and reducing fatigue during repeated retrieves and intense fights.
• Design engineered for an optimal balance between sensitivity, durability and comfort, even during long boat sessions or from rocky shores.

Benefits and key strengths

The WRC Tokara rod stands out primarily for its ability to minimize angler fatigue while retaining considerable power reserves. The blank's design is tailored so effort is better distributed across the rod and the angler's body, allowing effective pumping of very large fish without unnecessary strain on the back and arms. This control of the curve and progressive action is a decisive advantage when extracting a powerful fish from obstructed areas.

Another major advantage is its compatibility with large saltwater poppers and aggressive retrieves. The rod easily generates strong water splashes and noisy surface movements that attract predators and elicit spectacular strikes. Despite this power, it remains reactive enough to transmit the subtlest vibrations and bites, offering excellent feedback on the lure's action and the fish's behavior.

Usage tips

To get the most out of this exotic fishing rod, pair it with a robust, appropriately sized reel and a heavy-diameter braid capable of handling violent runs from large fish. Make sure to set your drag correctly to take full advantage of the rod's power reserve without exceeding its optimal working angle. A controlled working angle ensures effective fish handling while preserving the blank's integrity.

When animating poppers, favor wide, regular strips with the rod low or slightly raised to create a marked sound and visual signature. After each saltwater outing, maintain your gear carefully: rinse with fresh water, inspect the guides and reel seat, and check the handle. These simple steps extend the life of your rod and ensure consistent performance season after season.

Testimonials

"Since I've been using the Smith WRC Tokara rod, I can work large poppers all day without ending up exhausted. The power reserve is impressive and fights are shorter, which allows me to release fish quickly and in good condition."

FAQ

Question 1 : Is this rod only suitable for trevally fishing or can it target other species?

Answer: The WRC Tokara rod was designed to pursue very powerful marine predators. It excels on trevally, but it is also suitable for other exotic species such as certain tunas, red snappers or large reef fish, whenever popper or surface lure techniques are used.