VALLEYHILL DRAGON STICK II — DSTC-63UL

Lightweight Slim-Profile Hairtail (Tachiuo) Jigging Specialist

The Dragon Stick II series represents a total redesign of Valleyhill's entry-level Hairtail (Tachiuo) jigging rod lineup. Maintaining the effortless jig-jerking action of the original model, this updated series features a slimmer blank profile that achieves lighter weight and a smooth, continuous bending curve.

The DSTC-63UL is tuned with a softer overall action that preserves deep blank tenacity while heightening sensitivity to subtle line tension changes during pitch jerks and falls. Despite its light Ultra-Light power rating, it retains strong backbone leverage to handle unexpected trophy-sized "Dragon" Hairtail with confidence.

KEY DESIGN FEATURES

• Slim-Profile Lightweight Blank

  Re-engineered for a sleeker profile, significantly reducing physical weight while producing an exceptionally clean, seamless bending curve under load.

• Enhanced Tension-Tracking Sensitivity

  Slightly softened action gives anglers enhanced tactile feedback to feel micro-changes in lure tension during slow-pitch jerks, falls, and delicate bites.

• High-Tenacity Power Reserve

  Constructed with a 99% high-modulus carbon blank that provides the structural tenacity needed to control large, hard-fighting Hairtail.

• 2-Piece Center-Cut Portability

  Features a convenient 100 cm closed length for easy storage and transport to and from off-shore charters.

FULL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Brand / Manufacturer: Valleyhill (バレーヒル)
• Series: Dragon Stick II (ドラゴンスティックII)
• Model: DSTC-63UL
• Total Length: 6'3" ft (approx. 1.91 m)
• Power Rating: Ultra Light (UL)
• Taper / Action: Regular (R)
• Sections: 2 pcs
• Closed / Pack Length: 100 cm
• Rod Weight: 115 g
• Tip Diameter: 1.7 mm
• Butt Diameter: 7.6 mm
• Carbon Content: 99%
• Recommended Lure/Jig Weight: MAX 200 g
• Recommended PE Line Rating: MAX PE #1.5
• Primary Application: Off-Shore Hairtail / Cutlassfish Jigging (タチウオジギング)