| Model |
Overall Length (m) |
Sections |
Folded Length |
Standard Weight |
Tip/Base Diameter |
Lure Weight |
Lure Weight |
Suitable Line Nylon |
Suitable Line PE |
Carbon Content |
JAN |
| Heartland 6101ULLX/RS-SMT16 |
2.08m |
1 |
208cm |
87g |
0.6/9.4mm |
0.45～3.5g |
MAX1/8 |
1.5～3 |
0.15～0.4 |
99% |
4960652957403 |
| Heartland 6102LFS-AGS13 |
2.08m |
2 |
108cm |
95g |
0.8/9.4mm |
MAX5g |
MAX3/16 |
- |
0.3～0.8 |
97% |
4960652876858 |
| Heartland 6112ULRFS-SV AGS24 |
2.11m |
2 |
109cm |
58g |
1.0/7.8mm |
0.45～3.5g |
1/64～1/8 |
1.5～3 |
0.15～0.4 |
98% |
4550133340765 |
| Heartland 721MLFS-SV AGS20 |
2.18m |
2 |
196cm |
105g |
1.5/11.4mm |
1.8～7g |
1/16～1/4 |
4～6 |
0.5～1.0 |
100% |
4960652218061 |
| Heartland 772MFS-SV AGS17 |
2.31m |
2 |
119cm |
128g |
1.5/10.9mm |
3.5～14g |
1/8～1/2 |
5～14 |
0.6～1.5 |
100% |
4960652077897 |
| Heartland 7102L+FS-SV AGS18 |
2.39m |
2 |
123cm |
123g |
1.3/9.9mm |
0.9～5g |
1/32～3/16 |
- |
0.3～0.8 |
100% |
4960652137263 |
| Heartland 852ML+FS-SV AGS22 |
2.57m |
2 |
132cm |
118g |
1.2/10.9mm |
2.7～10g |
3/32～3/8 |
4～6 |
0.5～1.0 |
100% |
4550133169526 |
Born for “moments of quiet bliss,” the HEARTLAND AGS spinning lineup elevates bank and boat finesse with artisan Japanese craftsmanship and DAIWA’s most advanced carbon engineering. The design core is Expert Sense Simulation (ESS), which analyzes the blank’s strain energy and tunes recovery so loads and unloads feel clean, fast, and faithful. Around that tuned core, the Air Guide System (AGS) employs carbon guide frames that are markedly lighter and stiffer than metal, keeping the tip path true, reducing inertial mass at the tip, and transferring line vibration directly into the blank for high-definition feedback. With this ultra-light guide train, lure cadence becomes easier to control, line slack is simpler to read, and casts track straighter and farther.
The blanks leverage SVF COMPILE-X to reduce resin and densely pack fibers, creating a slimmer, lighter, yet more muscular feel with elastic “snap” for long, low-trajectory casts. On select models, SVF COMPILE-X NANOPLUS further refines fiber bonding for even faster response at minimal weight. X45 and X45 Full Shield bias constructions combat torsional twist during loading, casting and hook-sets, sharpening tip tracking and accuracy. 3DX honeycomb reinforcement supports quick shape recovery and a steadier lure flight. V-JOINT and V-JOINT α ferrules generate a seamless, one-piece-like bend in multi-piece builds, while Tubular Power Slim retains HEARTLAND’s signature “slim yet muscular” feel for wide-range versatility. The carbon-rich AIR SENSOR SEAT finishes the system with a rigid, featherweight interface that raises sensitivity and balance, and CWS carbon wrapping on select builds secures components with durable, thread-free strength.
On the water, HEARTLAND AGS excels wherever touch and control decide the bite. With ultralight jigheads and no-sinker rigs, the blank’s live feel helps manage slack and read micro-changes in tension. With minnows, shads and small cranks, the fast recovery preserves cadence and directional hits that trigger bites. The smooth “Murakami action” bending curve—continuous from tip to butt—keeps fish pinned through surges and head-shakes, delivering a confident fight on fine line and compact hooks. Visual refinements underscore the flagship status: a color-shifting blank that plays with light, elegant split grips with accent rings, and the HEARTLAND medallion. Each rod ships with a protective bag.
Technology placement varies by model to serve distinct techniques: SVF COMPILE-X NANOPLUS where ultimate lightness with bite-speed response is desired; X45 Full Shield where absolute anti-twist accuracy matters; 3DX in models tuned for long-cast stability; V-JOINT α in select two-piece configurations for a stronger, lighter, smoother arc; CWS where added durability and torsional holding power are beneficial. Certain finesse builds feature MEGA TOP carbon solid tips for omni-directional flex and visual bite detection, while one ultra-sensitive variant employs SMT (Super Metal Top) titanium alloy for a unique metal-amplified signal; as with any metal tip, low temperatures can slow elasticity, and care should be taken to avoid over-bending and line wrap at the tip.
