| Model Number |
Overall Length |
Sections |
Joint Type |
Stored Length |
Weight |
Tip/Butt Diameter |
Lure Weight |
Line PE |
Carbon Content |
JAN Code |
| EX AGS 80HB |
2.44 m |
2 |
Spigot |
127 cm |
183 g |
2.0 / 13.4 mm |
MAX 100 g |
2.0-4.0 |
99% |
4550133384608 |
| EX AGS 88MB |
2.64 m |
2 |
Spigot |
136 cm |
154 g |
1.8 / 11.9 mm |
MAX 40 g |
1.0-2.5 |
99% |
4550133384615 |
| EX AGS 93MHB |
2.82 m |
2 |
Spigot |
145 cm |
174 g |
1.8 / 13.3 mm |
MAX 50 g |
1.5-3.0 |
99% |
4550133384622 |
MORETHAN BRANZINO EX AGS Bait Series
Purpose-built for trophy seabass and technical shore games, the DAIWA MORETHAN BRANZINO EX AGS (Bait) series blends explosive casting distance, pinpoint accuracy, and crisp lure control. The heart of the rod is a Variable Blank concept: the blank loads smoothly across a wide lure range—light to heavy—so every cast feels consistent while distance and power scale with load. The result is effortless long casts, centimeter-level placement, and direct, high-resolution feedback.
Key technologies
SVF COMPILE-X Nanoplus blank – ultra-dense graphite, reduced resin, high modulus feel for lightning transmission and powerful butt control.
X45 Full Shield – 45° bias carbon wrapped at the outer layer to smash torsion, boosting casting accuracy and blank recovery.
AGS (Air Guide System) carbon guides – super-rigid, super-light carbon frames transmit tiny signals straight to the blank, improve swing speed, and settle tip oscillation fast.
CWS (Carbon Wrapping System) – carbon cloth secures guides/reel seat to reduce weight, raise joint rigidity and durability.
V-JOINT α – nano-alloy reinforced joint for lighter, smoother bend curves and better strength.
ESS (Expert Sense Simulation) – DAIWA’s design system that quantifies “feel” to optimize recovery energy and sensitivity.
AIR SENSOR SEAT (88MB only) – carbon-reinforced reel seat for a lighter, stiffer, more sensitive grip.
Series use case
Harbor structure games, canals, mid- to large rivers, flats and open surf; excels with minnows, sinking pencils, wake baits, topwaters, and even under-10 g finesse hardbaits.
Model highlights
80HB – POWER BITE CUSTOM: Dominate oversized topwaters and 17 cm+ swimbaits; crush down-cross hook-ups on true “lunker” seabass. Enough backbone to eye blue runners and akame.
88MB – TECHNICAL VERSATILE CUSTOM: The all-round precision tool for harbors and medium rivers. Fires low-trajectory short casts or full sends with superb accuracy; perfect for 14 cm+ minnow jerks, topwater work, and even ~7 cm small baits. Great for wading.
93MHB – POWER DISTANCE CUSTOM: Long-range specialist. Hurls 12–14 cm minnows, sinking pencils, heavy wake baits, and still handles sub-10 g lures. Breaks the 100 m barrier with stability—ideal for big rivers, tidal flats, shore or wading.
Typical specs (reference)
80HB 2.44 m / 2-pc / Spigot / 127 cm / 183 g / Tip-Butt 2.0–13.4 mm / Lure MAX 100 g / PE #2.0–4.0 / Carbon 99%
88MB 2.64 m / 2-pc / Spigot / 136 cm / 154 g / Tip-Butt 1.8–11.9 mm / Lure MAX 40 g / PE #1.0–2.5 / Carbon 99%
93MHB 2.82 m / 2-pc / Spigot / 145 cm / 174 g / Tip-Butt 1.8–13.3 mm / Lure MAX 50 g / PE #1.5–3.0 / Carbon 99%
Why choose BRANZINO EX AGS (Bait)
Variable Blank = one consistent, confidence-building cast feel across a broad weight window.
Faster tip settle + lower torsion = less braking intervention, more distance, and cleaner releases.
Direct bait control and sensitivity that reveal subtle drag changes, light ticks, and micro-debris—leveling up strategy and strike conversion.
