GRASS ROOTS Engage Knives EKS68UL-F "Draggin' Custom"

GRASSROOTS Rods Concept "ENGAGE"

"ENGAGE" signifies the birth of a new relationship, encapsulating both confrontation and harmony. When anglers face bass, various elements of harmony are required in the field. From the ability to link with nature to locate bass, to selecting appropriate tackle for the situation, and aligning factors such as approach and technique, all of these elements increase the chances of catching a bass. As a key device connecting the angler and the bass, the rod plays an extremely important role.

ENGAGE Knives

The goal of "ENGAGE" is to meet the elements required of a rod when confronting bass at a high level, exhibiting high compatibility with the angler's basic performance. Furthermore, it is designed with a concept that is subdivided according to lures and techniques, aiming for total performance that can smoothly handle the entire flow of casting, lure control, hook-up, and landing.

A new form of bass rod proposed by GRASSROOTS.

A key device that connects the angler and the bass.

New from... "ENGAGE" Precision Performance Rods.

ENGAGE Knives Bass Rods Series

The new shape of the bass rod proposed by GRASSROOTS is the ENGAGE Knives Series, embodying the ideal of the bass rod based on the basic concept of "ENGAGE." Revisiting and reassessing the elements and basic performance required of a bass rod, each lure, technique, and method is designed with a clear concept. Every aspect of the rod, including blank materials, manufacturing methods, guide parts, and reel seats, has been carefully selected and set up with the best possible parts and technology.

The performance sought in the Knives Series is the fusion of lightweight and sharp operability with robust and torque-filled rigidity. Lighter, more resilient, and stronger... Its feel and handling are as sharp as finely crafted steel.

The Knives Series employs a high-pressure multilayer bias method with thin pre-preg as a consistent basic construction, achieving a high taper combining lightness and robustness. Furthermore, by using Toray's NANOALLOY® polymer in the resin, which is the muscle of the rod, the crushing resistance of the blanks' cross-section is reinforced, converting the blank's crushing stress into lifting power. The result is an ultra-lightweight, high-sensitivity feel. It has an extremely dry and sharp swing-through feel while being resilient under load, with a robust butt power to support it. This is the ideal bass rod.

Here is the answer pursued by GRASSROOTS staff through experience, technology, and theory, striving for the ideal bass rod. Advanced anglers who have mastered numerous brands of bass rods will especially appreciate the superiority of the Knives Series.

BLANKS MATERIAL

The blank material composition consists of three types. Toray's pre-preg with different elastic moduli is used appropriately for the base graphite, with the construction tailored to each model.

1. Premium Synthetic

   

   • A hybrid shaft reinforced with aramid synthetic fibers laminated with graphite of different elastic moduli.
2. Premium Polymer

   

   • Blanks constructed with graphite of different elastic moduli, standing out for their lightweight, sensitivity, and agile operability.
3. Multi Direction Layer

   

   • Based on unidirectional glass with a layer of graphite and aramid synthetic fibers at the butt section, further tightened with 4Axial carbon tape for a composite shaft.

GRAPHITE SOLID TIP

• Installed in the spinning model EKS62XUL-F/ST "Hi-Speed Tip Custom."

GLASS SOLID TIP

• Installed in the spinning model EKS64UL/GST "Slack Control Custom."

GUIDE COMPONENTS

• Titanium Frame & SiC Ring

  

  • Lightweight Fuji titanium frame/SiC ring guides that maximize the rod's sensitivity and balance.
• ENGAGE Original Guide Setting

  

  • Multiple guides support the line firmly on the blank, maximizing the rod's power. The micro guide setup allows the line to run close to the blanks, achieving both lightweight and high sensitivity.

GRIP DESIGN

• Casting Model

  

  • Uses a C6 carbon original reel seat, contributing to lightness and sensitivity, while ensuring wrist freedom and stable palming during casting.
• Spinning Model

  

  • Equipped with Fuji VSS seat, allowing a gripping style with the index finger on the blank. The TVSK hood is up-locked for a seamless hold.
• Grip End

  

  • The cap material uses high-weather-resistance nylon resin. The end cap is laser-engraved with the GRASSROOTS logo.

COSMETICS

• Hook Keeper

  

  • All models use a long-throat type, holding downshot sinkers easily and accommodating hooks from tiny barbless to thick #5/0 hooks.
• Metal Parts

  

  • Gunmetal and gold anodized aluminum parts with knurled processing, allowing high freedom in reel color coordination, bringing out a sophisticated image.

ROD SPECIFICATION:

EKS68UL-F “Draggin’ Custom”

Ultra-Lightweight & Highly Sensitive Full Tubular Blank for Light Rig Specialties

The "Draggin’ Custom" rod is designed specifically for light rigs commonly used in clear water, such as light Carolina rigs, swivel rigs, and long leader drop shots. This rod prioritizes sensory feedback to the angler, ensuring they can detect subtle changes on the bottom and short bites. Featuring a delicate soft tip, it employs a full tubular blank, meticulously crafted to the edge of the mandrel’s limit, providing ultra-lightweight and high sensitivity.

The blank material is made of pure graphite based on Nano Alloy, enhancing its ultra-lightweight and high-sensitivity characteristics. The rod’s 7:3 fast taper offers tip behavior that rivals solid tips, providing excellent visual sensitivity. It also has the capability to free snagged sinkers from the bottom, and despite its UL power, it ensures effective hook-ups at long distances or in deep water. The rod also boasts enough butt power to handle the lifting of big bass confidently.

The 6 feet 8 inch length extends the tracing distance with one stroke and allows easy mending from side to side when the stern is drifted. It remains unaffected by strong winds in open water, maintaining its sensitivity and usability. This dedicated design ensures exceptional ease of use for its intended applications.