AIMS Black Arrow -Unlimited- BAU-81XXB

The concept of the new model "Black Arrow Unlimited" is a significant improvement in casting performance and sensitivity. While retaining the traditional fighting performance, the goal was to create a "go-getter" rod that enables anglers to engage in more aggressive fishing by significantly enhancing casting performance and sensitivity.

To achieve this, we first conducted a fundamental reassessment of the blank. While we have been using high-modulus carbon blanks, it's important to note that high-modulus carbon equals high resilience. Beyond a certain threshold, this resilience can lead to stiffness, making it extremely difficult to balance with flexibility.

In practice, if a rod has too much resilience, the rebound speed from the bent state during casting may surpass the angler's casting speed. Also, if a rod lacks flexibility and is too stiff, it can result in a decrease in hooking rate during short bites, increased stretching or breaking of the hook, and unnecessary jumping, all significant causes of lost fish and potentially thwarting the angler's desired catch.

Therefore, we continued to utilize the balance of 40t carbon, which excels in resilience, relative to the angler's movement speed during fishing trips. We maximized the thickness and usage ratio of the blank and employed a finer and more gradual taper from the blank tip to the base, allowing us to achieve a balance between high resilience and flexibility, significantly reducing the burden on anglers. As a result, we successfully enhanced our unique rod performance pursued by AIMS even further.

The guides selected for installation are from Fuji Industrial Co., Ltd., chosen for their contribution to rod performance. We continue to use the reliable Sic rings, which excel in total balance. Additionally, we have combined them with the 2018 new product S rings, known for their small frame size and significant contribution to reducing the rod's weight, creating a titanium frame model.

The Black Arrow has evolved as a rod for saltwater fields such as seabass fishing, but it has also received considerable support from anglers targeting various species of fish both domestically and internationally, including trout and black bass.

Therefore, aiming to create a rod that does not limit the potential of anglers and exhibits maximum rod performance in various target fish and field conditions, we have set the action to be versatile, naming the new series the "Unlimited" series.

The main features of the "Black Arrow Unlimited" model are as follows:
① "Precision Casting" - the ability to accurately penetrate the intended pinpoint spot.
② "Long Cast" - a wide range of easy casting from light lures to heavy lures with the corresponding casting weight.
③ "Dimensional High Sensitivity" - Clear sensitivity to subtle changes in currents and the feeling of fish touching the lure that were previously undetectable.
④ "Lightweight and Improved Balance" - Reduction in rod weight and improved balance when reel is attached.
⑤ "Enhanced Hooking Performance" - Improvement in the ability to bring fish closer due to strengthened torque and power from the rebound force after bending

Baitcasting models :

Black Arrow Unlimited 66XXB

Black Arrow Unlimited 81XXB

Black Arrow Unlimited 77XHB

This is a concept rod designed specifically for baitcasting.

The Black Arrow Bait model, born in 2010, is a pioneer in dedicated rods for big bait seabass fishing. Unlike simple action rods designed solely to handle heavy-weight lures, it boasts a unique action tailored to the predatory and fighting characteristics specific to seabass. As a result, it excels as a big bait rod, boasting outstanding hooking and catch rates.

Black Arrow Unlimited 81XXB

This rod goes beyond the "norm" of big bait rods by covering a wide range of lures, from 10-gram plugs like the Zippy 80S to minnows, vibrations, and even oversized jointed craw magnums weighing over 100 grams.

Furthermore, its well-balanced length makes it suitable for both shore and boat fishing, making it an incredibly versatile bait casting rod that can handle various fishing scenarios with just one rod.

GUIDE SETTINGS : T-KGST & T-KWSG *All Sic S ring specifications