TULALA Harmonix Staccato 98MHSS-HX/Straw Setting

Staccato 98MHSS-HX – Long-Distance PE Casting Rod (2024 Reissue)

The Staccato98MHSS-HX is a reissue model for 2024, designed as a long-distance, power-focused casting rod for PE line users. It emphasizes smooth, effortless casts over long distances while maintaining high sensitivity and control for medium-to-large game fish in estuaries, surf, lakes, and rocky coastal areas.

Concept & Development

• Long-Distance Casting: Optimized for anglers targeting fish in wide brackish lakes, rivers, surf, and reefs where range and accuracy are critical.
• PE Line Optimized: Developed specifically for PE lines with a high-guide-count, small-diameter “Straw Setting” system. This reduces line flutter, distributes stress evenly across the blank, and maximizes casting distance and sensitivity.
• Hybrid Blank Design: Harmonizes stiffness and flexibility—the blank bends smoothly under load while providing powerful tip-to-butt energy transfer.
• Versatile Fishing Applications:
  • Estuaries, tidal flats, brackish lakes for long-distance targeting.
  • Short-distance strikes for hiramasuzuki (Japanese seabass) on rocky coasts.
  • Open areas for Akame, flounder, and salmon, handling heavy lures without compromise.
• Compact 2-Piece Construction: Center-cut two-piece with low-positioned butt guide for compact storage and travel convenience.

Straw Setting System

• High-Performance PE Casting: Small-diameter guides are densely spaced to:
  • Reduce line flutter
  • Improve blank sensitivity and power transfer
  • Smooth retrieval and minimize energy loss during strikes
• Improved Accuracy & Distance: Compared to traditional large-ring mono-filament setups, this PE-specific guide layout increases casting distance by several percent without adding weight.
• Trouble-Free Design: Top guides and tip positioning optimized to prevent line hang-ups, even during free-fall of lures.

Specifications

Specification	Details
Model	Staccato98MHSS-HX
Code	98MHSS-HX
Action	Regular (R)
Length	9’8″
Folded Length	152 cm
Rear Grip Length	38 cm
Rod Weight	243 g
Line (Mono)	–
Line (PE)	#2
Casting Weight	12–56 g

Summary

The Staccato98MHSS-HX is ideal for long-distance, high-power casting scenarios where accuracy and sensitivity are critical. Its PE-optimized Straw Setting guides make it accessible for many anglers while delivering exceptional distance, smooth action, and reliable power transmission. Whether targeting coastal or brackish-water predators, this rod offers the performance, versatility, and durability demanded by modern PE fishing.