| Model |
Overall Length |
Sections |
Closed Length |
Standard Weight |
Tip/Butt Diameter |
Sinker Weight |
Carbon Content |
JAN Code |
| Kyokuei Maruika EX RS |
1.68 m |
3 pcs |
83 cm |
65 g |
0.6 / 9.8 mm |
10–80 (No.) |
98 % |
4550133449208 |
KYOKUEI MARUIKA EX RS Series Fishing Rod
The KYOKUEI MARUIKA EX RS series is an innovative and versatile high‑performance squid jigging rod engineered for anglers who demand exceptional sensitivity, adaptability, and precision in every situation. This rod introduces a first‑of‑its‑kind mid‑section exchange system, allowing it to function as two rods in one — quickly switching between a shorter and longer fishing setup to tackle different depths and conditions with one tool. The design enhances usability whether you’re fishing shallow waters with lighter gear or deeper offshore with heavier tackle.
Built with advanced technologies such as SMT (SuperMetalTop) tip and AGS (Air Guide System) carbon frame guides, this rod dramatically improves both visual and tactile feedback. The SMT super‑elastic titanium alloy tip amplifies subtle vibrations and provides clearer bite signals than traditional carbon tips, helping anglers detect even the lightest squid contact. AGS guides transmit even the smallest line vibrations directly to the blank without energy loss, enhancing responsiveness. ESS (Expert Sense Simulation) engineering further refines blank behavior by optimizing strain energy throughout the rod’s curvature, resulting in smooth action and intuitive feel during jigging, hook sets, and fighting.
Another key advantage is the X45 carbon reinforcement, which significantly reduces unwanted blank twist during casting, jigging, and hook sets, improving stability, power transfer, and overall control. The ZERO_SEAT reel seat and ergonomic grip design increase comfort and reduce fatigue, ideal for long days on the water. The RS model’s unique mid‑section exchange system includes both short and long mid‑sections, enabling anglers to adapt quickly to variable depths, wave conditions, and drifting or deep‑water tactics. The lighter configuration features a shorter middle section for nimble handling, while the extended setup offers more power and stability for deeper jigging or rougher conditions.
Offered in models like RS145 and RS168, this series caters to broad marine environments: the shorter setup excels in shallow or calmer zones with quick, responsive action, while the longer setup provides strength and precision in deeper water, strong currents, or rough seas. Both configurations maintain low overall weight — around 59g and 65g — delivering top‑tier performance in sensitivity, versatility, and balance for seasoned maruika anglers.
