The Tenryu Furrary Machine Quattro is a four-piece travel rod from Tenryu's tropical range, built to bring the long-range power of the Furrary Machine into a configuration that fits inside a standard suitcase. At 9' 0" (2.74m) with a casting weight of 80-170g, it is designed for anglers chasing species such as Giant Trevally from rocky ledges or Tuna feeding on the surface. Tenryu's precision-ground joints aim to deliver a seamless power transition and a one-piece feel under load, even when leaning into a large predator. The 9ft blank allows a longer casting stroke than shorter, stiffer tropical rods, producing high lure velocity with less effort. This makes the rod well suited to prospecting — covering large areas of water to find active fish. Once hooked up, the reserve of power in the butt section provides the leverage to steer powerful fish away from reef edges or boat engines. - Model: Tenryu Furrary Machine Quattro - Length: 2.74m / 9' 0" - Casting Weight: 80 – 170g - Sections: 4 (Equal Length Travel Design) - Line Rating: Approx. 80lb (PE 6 – PE 8) - Transport Length: Approx. 75cm - Blank Material: High-Modulus Japanese Carbon Blend - Guides: Fuji Heavy Duty Saltwater Grade - Handle: High-Density EVA with Gimbal Base - Origin: Handcrafted in Japan Examples of where to use: - Bluefin and Yellowfin Tuna: The 9ft length allows you to stay further back from the boil to avoid spooking the fish when popping to surface-feeding schools. - Shore-Based GT Popping: Suited to the land-based game specialist who needs to launch large poppers and stickbaits from high cliffs or rocky headlands into the white water. - Tropical Reef Exploration: A versatile choice for the Maldives, Seychelles, or Madagascar, handling everything from large Red Bass and Snapper to mid-sized Giant Trevally. - The Suitcase Essential: Because it fits in standard hold luggage, it works as a just-in-case rod for any tropical trip where trophy fish are a possibility. Casting notes: to get the maximum yardage, avoid snap-casting it like a short bass rod. Use the 9ft length with a longer drop of about 3 to 4 feet between the tip and the lure, allowing the blank to load deeply through all four sections before launching. A 14000 or 18000 size reel paired with PE 8 braid suits this rod. With any four-piece rod of this power, check the joints every few dozen casts, as the vibration of 150g lures can occasionally cause them to settle. Is a 4-piece rod strong enough for 150g poppers? Tenryu's Quattro joint technology uses precision-ground spigot joints rather than standard ferrules, designed to distribute stress evenly across the blank. Under a full load, the rod maintains a progressive curve without flat spots. Will it fit in a standard suitcase? Yes. With a transport length of approximately 75cm, it fits diagonally into most large checked-luggage suitcases, removing the need for oversized rod tubes. What is the sweet spot for casting? While rated 80-170g, the rod performs best with lures in the 100g to 150g bracket, where it achieves its longest distances. It has enough give in the tip to let a stickbait swim, but the backbone to pop a medium-to-large popper effectively.