MEGABASS Destroyer SP P5 F2.1/2-77XS Zangetsu

If you’re looking to deploy 1/16oz. ultra-light rigs with more distance, accuracy and control than ever before, the F2.1/2-77XS ZANGETSU is the answer. This deadly long-distance caster leverages the unique properties of the blank’s 5D graphite system to generate full-torque flexibility. Engineered to load deeply in the cast--even with light rigs--ZANGETSU unleashes angler energy to deploy light offerings to the farthest reaches. This unique ability is adapted from the COOKAI, a distance-defying surfcasting rod powered by a saltwater-tuned 5D graphite system. ZANGETSU’s leading-edge blanks and unique guide settings transmit the subtle motion of lures and rigs to your hand with intuitive clarity, offering excellent handling of light rigs and small shad plugs alike. Crafted with particular attention to the blank’s surface hardness, ZANGETSU delivers surprising sensitivity, securing subtle bites in harsh winter and early spring with a sure sweep hookset.

TECHNOLOGY

BENDING CURVE

5-D GRAPHITE SYSTEM

The blank technology newly developed through the experimental LAIHA project is the 5-D GRAPHITE SYSTEM. As the name implies, this blank construction methodology leverages five prepreg patterns to best address five elements—vertical axis, horizontal axis, oblique axis, elongation and elasticity—and combine each in a painstaking puzzle matrix to maximize the application-specific performance of every blank. The cohesiveness of each completed puzzle enables a fusion of disparate parts, reducing the unnecessary prepreg overlap of traditional patterning and layering. This not only reduces material waste; it allows for a more precisely smooth taper and seamless load transition for truly intuitive performance.

MEGABASS BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION SEAT

DESTROYER ORIGINAL TIGHT THREADING

Fuji TITANIUM FRAME SiC-S GUIDE＆TORZITE TOP RING
To further reduce unnecessary weight and improve performance, the Destroyer® utilizes a smaller-diameter thread made of special fiber, which allows for tighter, more effective guide wraps. This not only minimizes the wrap area and associated epoxy to reduce weight—it minimizes any negative impact that hard epoxy guide wraps can have on the natural bend-curve of the blank. The result is a smoother, more intuitive blank with minimalistic threading for maximum strength and performance.