Achieving an Ultra-Comfortable Operational Feel: The Dedicated Offshore Casting Basic Model
This is the benchmark offshore casting series meticulously engineered without compromise by tailwalk, a brand with a rich history of releasing numerous rods across countless fishing genres. The blanks, wrapped tightly from butt to tip with our specialized X-Wrapping, thoroughly eliminate the twisting and blank shake that typically occur when a rod flexes. To ensure every angler can comfortably execute the entire sequence of motions—from casting to actioning lures and fighting fish—every single detail, including taper designs, guide setups, and grip layouts, has been thoroughly re-evaluated. By prioritizing an ultra-comfortable operational feel, this dedicated offshore casting series delivers exceptionally high real-world fishing performance.
Features & Technologies
X-WRAPPING
By high-densely wrapping carbon tape in an X-pattern over the outermost layer of the blank, this structure suppresses the blank twisting that occurs during heavy casts and intense fights. Applied across the entire blank from tip to butt, it thoroughly eliminates unwanted twisting.
Fuji SKDPS Reel Seat & BACK STOP Lock Nut
Equipped with the highly trusted DPS reel seat, a staple on many premier casting rods. It also incorporates a lock nut featuring a Back Stop mechanism to minimize the loosening of the main hood nut. This reassuring system prevents frustrating and disruptive reel seat troubles right in the middle of fishing.
Grip Design
Centering around tailwalk's signature black colorway, the grip features a stripped-down, clean, and minimalist design. Gunmetal silver accents are subtly integrated to present a sophisticated, refined aesthetic.
Fuji TOP SiC Ring / A-Ring Guide Layout
The top guide features a high-strength stainless steel frame paired with a SiC (Silicon Carbide) ring, which boasts astonishingly low frictional resistance and extends line life by more than 20 times compared to modified hard rings. The remaining blank guides are equipped with highly durable stainless steel frames and Alconite (A-Ring) inserts.
Lineup (Model Descriptions & Specifications)
S72ML
Concept: An ML-Class Model Featuring a Length & Taper Design for Effortless On-Board Casting
Description: Engineered with a length and taper design that offers excellent maneuverability on a crowded boat deck, making it incredibly easy to execute underhand casts. It handles topwater lures and sinking pencils weighing up to 70g, and fully showcases its true capability when targeting medium-sized pelagic migratory fish with jigs around 30g. Despite being a core basic model, this dedicated offshore casting rod delivers high-tier field performance.
Lure Weight: All types of plugs up to 70g, Jigs around 30g
Action / Taper: Regular
S72M
Concept: An M-Class Performer Broadly Adapting to a Diverse Array of Casting Targets
Description: Built to handle topwater lures and sinking pencils up to 90g, this medium-class rod also excels when targeting medium-sized migratory fish using jigs around 45g. It is a highly versatile model that comprehensively covers a wide range of offshore targets, centering around blue-runners and pelagics. Just like the ML model, it adopts a specialized length and taper design optimized for nimble on-board handling and effortless underhand casting.