Tenryu Injection SP 86 XH

Description

The Tenryu Injection SP 86 XH is the extra heavy model in the Injection range, built for anglers who need more than standard lure gear can offer. It suits big-lure tactics for large European predators, from specimen pike in freshwater to big bass and pollack in the salt, and bridges the gap between heavy lure fishing and light tropical applications. At 8' 6" (2.60m) with a casting weight of 40-90g, the rod is made for high-torque situations. The blank combines 92% high-modulus carbon with 8% glass fibre. That glass content adds mechanical resistance and a slightly deeper loading point than an all-carbon blank, so the rod stays stiff enough to launch a 90g swimbait while retaining a margin against sudden, violent pressure from a big fish at close quarters. Despite the power, it remains resonant enough to feel a large lure working at the end of a long cast. It is designed for oversized tactics: large 6-inch to 8-inch paddletails, heavy metal jigs, and big surface poppers and sliders that would overwhelm a lighter rod. - Model: Tenryu Injection SP 86 XH - Length: 2.60m / 8' 6" - Casting Weight: 40 - 90g - Sections: 2 (Put-Over Spigot Joint) - Blank Composition: 92% Carbon / 8% Glass - Action: Fast / Extra Heavy Power - Guides: Fuji K-Series Anti-Tangle - Handle: High-Density Black EVA - Weight: Lightweight for its power class - Origin: Handcrafted in Japan Where it suits best: - Specimen Pike Fishing: casting large swimbaits, heavy spoons, and oversized soft plastics into weed beds or deep-water drop-offs. - Heavy Saltwater Shadding: vertical or diagonal shadding for big bass and pollack over deep-water wrecks and reefs where 60-80g jig heads are needed to reach the bottom. - Shore-Based Jigging: launching heavy metal jigs from rocky headlands when targeting fast-moving pelagic species or deep-dwelling predators. - Light Tropical Travel: not a multi-piece travel rod, but its power makes it a take-along option for Mediterranean or Atlantic trips where barracuda, bluefish, or amberjack may turn up. On casting, the 8% glass content gives the blank a slightly deeper loading point than a 100% carbon rod. With lures at the top of the 90g limit, a long, smooth compressive cast works better than a flicky wrist action — let the rod load up and the lure will fly. A 4000 or 5000 size reel balances the rod's power and gives a drag that can match its winching capability. Is it too stiff for smaller fish? It is built for extra heavy work, and while the glass content keeps it from feeling dead, it is overkill if you are mainly catching 2-3lb bass or pike. It is a rod for chasing a personal best. What does the 8% glass fibre do? In high-power rods, 100% carbon can be brittle. Adding a small percentage of glass increases mechanical resistance, so the rod bends further under extreme stress without failing — useful when high-sticking or pulling a fish away from a wreck. Can it be used for trolling? Yes. The 8' 6" length and 40-90g rating make it a capable light trolling rod for plugs and lures behind a boat, and the progressive blank handles the constant vibration of a deep-diving lure. Which braid suits it? A high-quality 8-strand braid in the 30lb to 50lb (PE 2.0 - 3.0) class matches the blank's power and provides the abrasion resistance the environments it excels in demand.