The name KOHGA (紅牙) draws inspiration from two things: the striking crimson hue of sea bream and their sharp, biting fangs. This special fish has long fascinated anglers, demanding not just skill but respect. That spirit of dedication and head-on challenge is embodied in every KOHGA product. Whether it’s Tai Rubber or Tai Tenya fishing, KOHGA is for anglers who seek one-on-one encounters with sea bream and want gear that helps them hook and land fish with certainty. DAIWA continues to evolve KOHGA to deliver excitement and success to sea bream enthusiasts everywhere.
KOHGA EX – The Flagship of Tai Rubber Rods
A flagship rod series developed with insights from top DAIWA field testers and fused with cutting-edge technology, the KOHGA EX is built from the ground up for peak performance in real fishing conditions. With each model meticulously crafted using the ideal materials, tapers, guides, and reel seats, the EX line pushes past conventional limits to deliver unmatched Tai Rubber performance. Its diverse lineup ensures suitability for everything from technical hot spots to uncharted waters.
Key Features & Technologies
ESS (Expert Sense Simulation): DAIWA’s proprietary design system analyzes and optimizes “strain energy” – the rod’s rebound force when flexed – to enhance performance and angler feedback.
AGS (Air Guide System): Ultra-light carbon fiber guides with triple the rigidity of titanium, delivering direct sensitivity and sharper casting control.
SMT (Super Metal Top): A super-elastic titanium alloy tip that dramatically enhances tactile and visual sensitivity beyond the capabilities of carbon fiber. (SMT models only)
SVF Nanoplus: Combines ultra-dense carbon fiber with Toray’s Nanoalloy® tech for superior strength and lightness. (SMT models only)
HVF Nanoplus: High-density carbon reinforced with nanotechnology, emphasizing power and durability. (TG models only)
X45: Bias-woven carbon at ±45° angles dramatically reduces torsion, improving power, control, and sensitivity.
ZERO SEAT: Ergonomically designed reel seat for reduced fatigue and seamless handling. (Baitcasting models only)
MEGA TOP: Uniform carbon solid tip with high visual and tactile sensitivity, offering consistent bending from all angles.
AIR SENSOR SEAT: Lightweight, high-strength carbon fiber reel seat offering precision handling. (SP models only)
Product Details
■ A Supreme Lineup Leading the Modern Tai Rubber Scene
This premium rod series embodies the ideal performance demanded by DAIWA’s elite team of testers, brought to life through cutting-edge DAIWA technology. With models tailored for different fishing styles—N (Nose Hooking), D (Electric Reel), and C (Casting)—this exceptional lineup is designed to conquer diverse Tai Rubber fields across Japan. It allows anglers to enjoy Tai Rubber fishing with greater comfort, confidence, and immersion.
■ Two Specialized Rod Types: Sensitivity-Focused 'SMT' and Thrill Game Models
The SMT (Super Metal Top) models boast unmatched sensitivity, detecting not only subtle bites but also changes in current and underwater presence. Their solid tips also ensure excellent hook-up performance. Meanwhile, the Thrill Game models, featuring the exclusive Mega Top solid core, deliver intense fighting action that defies the expectations set by their slim blanks. With varying blank materials, tip structures, and tapers, this series supports effective tactics across a wide range of fishing environments.
■ New ZERO-SEAT with Double Short Trigger – Built for Comfort and Control
Designed specifically for Tai Rubber, the newly developed ZERO-SEAT double short trigger combines fatigue-free comfort for long sessions with a firm, secure grip. This reel seat was refined through extensive field testing and feedback from DAIWA's pro testers, resulting in a design that adapts to various hand positions and reel types for ultimate versatility and usability.
■ N64MHB-SMT Model Features
Grip: Ergonomically shaped for reduced hand fatigue.
Reel Seat: Equipped with the new ZERO-SEAT for improved control and grip.
Blank: Combines SMT sensitivity with mid-heavy power for versatile application.
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■ Guide Configuration To prevent line clogs caused by jellyfish or ocean debris—common in spring—a 5mm top guide is used, with all guides below also 5mm or larger. This setup ensures smooth operation and reliability even in debris-laden conditions.
Item Introduction The flagship Tai-raba rod "Kouga EX," realized through the expertise of DAIWA's renowned testers and the latest technology, represents a unique achievement. Focused on performance that directly impacts catch rates, each rod is designed with the ideal materials, tapers, 'AGS' guides, and reel seats, all reconsidered from the ground up to create a rod that breaks away from the past. The lineup offers a diverse range, from technical areas in competitive zones to unexplored fields, ensuring wide versatility.
Item Selection
N66ULB THRILL GAME Super soft action rod exclusively designed for thrill game!TG load model An exciting thrill game awaits! The ultra-soft action thrill game rod crafted with utmost attention by Issei Nakai, designed to break away from traditional concepts and achieve a blank that bends to extreme limits. Featuring the suppleness of UL class rods, this model achieves true bending for thrill games. Its exceptional flexibility provides stable reeling, excellent hook-setting performance during short bites, and reduced risk of losing the catch, all directly contributing to improved fishing results. Additionally, equipped with the newly developed ZERO-SEAT, the rod reduces fatigue during long fishing sessions, allowing you to fully enjoy the thrill of Tai-raba game.
N67MB THRILL GAME The ultimate all-around rod for various field conditions!TG load model This all-round model exemplifies the true essence of thrill game rods, allowing for optimal Tai-raba presentation regardless of the field or situation. Designed as a "true all-around model," this rod offers a deep, versatile performance that excels in any fishing condition. The smooth retrieve action, superb hook-setting performance even with light bites, and powerful fight capabilities make it perfect for both Tai and bluefish, bringing together the essential traits for modern Tai-raba fishing.
N64MHB-SMT Unmatched sensitivity made possible by ultra-elastic titanium alloy 'SMT'!SMT-equipped load model Featuring the ultra-elastic titanium alloy 'SMT' in the tip and a slim, lightweight tubular blank, this rod offers unparalleled sensitivity. Designed to allow anglers to feel even the subtlest underwater movements, it enhances sensitivity to detect the presence of Tai, the bottom sensation, the "fishing tide," and the action of the Tai-raba. The newly developed ZERO-SEAT ensures comfort during extended use, allowing anglers to fully enjoy the game. This rod is perfect for the highly competitive technical areas where every catch counts.
D610HB THRILL GAME Electric style conquers deep and drifting Tai-raba fishing!TG electric Tai-raba model This electric Tai-raba rod is designed for deep areas and drifting, where hand-cranked reels may hesitate. Perfect for aggressive Tai-raba fishing in harsh conditions, it enhances the electric reel experience. The custom tuning optimizes the electric reel’s performance, eliminating the typical disadvantages of electric rods. Whether fishing in deep waters beyond 100m, in windy conditions, or with heavy Tai-raba, this rod is built to handle it all, ensuring an efficient, fearless fishing experience.
C69MHS-SMT Unrivaled sensitivity and casting ability integrated into one rod!SMT-equipped casting model This SMT spinning rod combines exceptional casting ability for approaching virgin spots with high sensitivity and hook-setting performance—features that are difficult to achieve with tubular tops. By maximizing the benefits of ultra-elastic titanium alloy 'SMT' and tubular blanks, this rod provides a seamless blend of long-distance casting, sensitivity, and hook-setting capabilities, addressing the needs of modern Tai-raba fishing where spinning tackle is becoming increasingly popular.
This premium rod series embodies the ideal performance demanded by DAIWA’s elite team of testers, brought to life through cutting-edge DAIWA technology. With models tailored for different fishing styles—N (Nose Hooking), D (Electric Reel), and C (Casting)—this exceptional lineup is designed to conquer diverse Tai Rubber fields across Japan. It allows anglers to enjoy Tai Rubber fishing with greater comfort, confidence, and immersion.
The SMT (Super Metal Top) models boast unmatched sensitivity, detecting not only subtle bites but also changes in current and underwater presence. Their solid tips also ensure excellent hook-up performance. Meanwhile, the Thrill Game models, featuring the exclusive Mega Top solid core, deliver intense fighting action that defies the expectations set by their slim blanks. With varying blank materials, tip structures, and tapers, this series supports effective tactics across a wide range of fishing environments.
Designed specifically for Tai Rubber, the newly developed ZERO-SEAT double short trigger combines fatigue-free comfort for long sessions with a firm, secure grip. This reel seat was refined through extensive field testing and feedback from DAIWA's pro testers, resulting in a design that adapts to various hand positions and reel types for ultimate versatility and usability.
