Daiwa Super Kenzaki Boat Rod 9ft 6in

Description

The Daiwa Super Kenzaki Boat Rod 9ft 6in is a 2026 update to a long-running boat rod range, designed specifically for uptiding. The two equal-length sections use Daiwa’s X45 Bias Carbon technology to reduce blank twist, which improves torque control and gives a direct feel for what is happening at the bait. The V-Joint construction is said to deliver a smooth, powerful bend, suiting both casting a heavy lead away from the boat and playing fish in strong tides. The rod is light in the hand but has the backbone to handle larger species such as conger eels and rays. The 9ft 6in length is aimed at casting away from the boat to reach fish that have not been spooked by engine noise or hull shadows. It suits venues with strong tides, such as the Bristol Channel for rays and congers, or the Thames Estuary for winter cod and spring thornbacks. It is also a good choice for shallow-water marks under 60ft where fish are boat-shy. The rod is optimised for a large fixed spool reel, with guide spacing and handle length intended for maximum casting distance; pairing it with a 5000-6000 size saltwater fixed spool is recommended for high-energy marks. It can be used for down-tiding over the side, but the length and tip action are really built for casting, so shorter Kenzaki models would be more manageable for that style. - Model: 2026 Super Kenzaki Uptide (SKZ962UT-AS) - Length: 9ft 6in (2.90m) - Sections: 2 (Equal Length) - Casting Weight: 4-10oz - Blank Tech: X45 Bias Carbon and V-Joint - Guides: Fuji Stainless Steel O-Ring (Under-wrapped) - Reel Seat: Fuji DPS - Butt: Fuji GRC Rubber Gimbal - Handle: Optimized for Fixed Spool (Accommodates Multiplier) Under-wrapped guides have an extra layer of thread between the guide foot and the carbon blank, which prevents the metal guides from bruising the blank under heavy loads. The rod comes with a protective rod bag.