SMITH T-Area Fun TAF-54UL Hinoki

A Fishing Style That Lets You Enjoy Every Single Fish

The ways to enjoy area trout fishing are truly endless. This rod was created from Smith’s desire for anglers to fully enjoy their precious time on the water.

Designed with an excellent bending profile that comfortably handles a wide variety of lures, this rod was developed by passionate area trout anglers who carefully selected every material, action curve, and component. The result is a rod built purely for enjoyment and performance.

Take this rod with you and expand your world of area trout fishing.

Specifications

• 2-piece construction
• Blank material: 30t + 36t graphite
• Guides: Fuji guides used on all models

Features

If You’re Unsure, Start with This One

Designed to handle a wide range of lure types, from spoons and crankbaits that rely mainly on steady retrieves, to topwater plugs, minnows, bottom plugs, and metal vibrations that require active rod work.

The rod features an exquisite balance of bend and power created from the uncompromising demands of Smith’s staff anglers.

Detailed Specifications Loved Even by Experts

While designed for enjoyable area trout fishing, the rod was also built to allow anglers to clearly feel even the slightest weight changes through the handle, making it easier to visualize underwater lure behavior.

This sensitivity not only improves catch rates, but also enhances the feeling of direct connection with the fish, making fishing itself more enjoyable.

The T-Area Fun series was carefully refined so anglers can naturally enjoy and master every part of the process:
casting → controlling → hooking → fighting → landing.

In the ever-changing environment of area fishing, this rod was designed to provide comfort throughout an entire day on the water. It allows anglers to fully enjoy a wide variety of lure techniques while developing the “communication ability” needed to adapt to fish with vastly different personalities and behaviors.

To achieve this, Smith’s development staff focused intensely on every detail, from material selection and action tuning to precise guide settings.

Specifications & Components

Blank

Toray 30t / 36t carbon graphite

Grip

Fuji DPS reel seat with a light gray EVA grip designed to match the guides, reel seat, and blank color scheme

Ferrule

Reverse-over joint construction

Guides

All models use Fuji Alconite guides
Top guide only uses a stainless steel SiC guide

The T-AREA FUN series is not covered under the免責金額保証 (limited replacement fee warranty) program, and therefore does not include a warranty card.