The Rinkai rod is designed specifically for black sea bream (chinu) fishing with the Fukase method. This rod excels in soft bait long-distance casting, with a sensitive tip that enhances bite detection and prevents head shaking from chinu, providing a smooth and responsive fight. Featuring the Spiral X blank, known for its excellent resistance to twisting and crushing, it offers strength and durability.
The rod's guide alignment line ensures precise guide placement, and the Tough Tech Alpha tip delivers a delicate yet responsive bend for superior sensitivity. Equipped with the Palm Fit CI4+ reel seat, the rod offers an ergonomic grip for stable control and comfort during both casts and fights. Designed for fine line use, it incorporates Hyper Non-Contact II to reduce line sticking, even under tough conditions. Additionally, the matte rubber coating on the reel seat and butt end prevents slippage, even when wet.
These thoughtful features make the Rinkai rod a powerful tool for anglers of all skill levels, enhancing accuracy and performance in black sea bream fishing. The rod is available in seven carefully selected models, each suited for a variety of fishing locations across the country. The more you use it, the more it becomes a trusted companion for many years to come.
Key Features
Uncompromising “Rinkai Tuning” The Rinkai tuning refers to the traditional, elegant curve of Shimano’s chinu (black sea bream) Fukase rods. This custom action is designed specifically for catching chinu, allowing the rod to bend gracefully and gently reel in the fish when it shakes its head to escape. The Rinkai series, even in its standard class, does not compromise on this beautiful design. With the Spiral X construction, even during intense fights where twisting is added to the rod’s action, it restores its shape, gradually lifting the fish.
Enhanced Line Control and Feedback The Palm Fit CI4+ reel seat provides a comfortable and ergonomic grip. Unlike plate-style seats, this high-precision screw-lock type prevents any reel wobble. Its design fits perfectly in the angler's hand, ensuring excellent line control and smooth rod movement during the critical moments of a fight.
Lightweight and Tangle-Free Operation with X-Guides Shimano’s proprietary X-Guides are lightweight and reduce line tangling, helping make line handling more efficient. The X-Guide 3D-CI4+ (floating) near the tip offers enhanced responsiveness for small bites and ease of line mending.
Soft Tip with Strength for Hook Setting and Fighting The tip uses Tough Tech Alpha, providing both flexibility for hook-setting and high strength to prevent breakage. This allows for delicate bite detection and ensures durability during intense fighting situations.
Thoughtful Guide Set-Up and Line Management The Rinkai rod is designed with multiple small guides that ease line handling, which is essential for comfort and precision in fishing. The Guide Alignment Line ensures easy setup, and the Hyper Non-Contact II treatment on guide #4 prevents line sticking, ensuring smooth line management even in adverse conditions such as rain.
Difference Between Rock Rods and Chinu Rods (Rinkai Series) Though both are used for Fukase fishing, rock rods and chinu rods (like the Urokoumi) have distinct differences. Rock rods, primarily targeting species like grouper, are designed to quickly lift fish away from structure using rod power. These rods are typically more focused on quick action. In contrast, chinu rods are tailored for the chinu’s specific fight style, which involves head shaking rather than pulling towards structure. The Rinkai focuses on preventing hook loss and gently bringing large fish closer, with an emphasis on adaptability rather than quick action. The design suits styles of fishing that use far-casting techniques, such as those that incorporate nerie (baited float rigs).
Features
Palm Fit CI4+ Reel Seat The Palm Fit CI4+ reel seat is designed to fit the palm comfortably with a seamless transition, preventing slippage. Made from lightweight yet high-strength CI4+ material, it provides excellent grip, improved operability, and durability. The screw-type seat, specialized for rocky fishing, minimizes loosening and wobbling. Additionally, it features a matte rubber coating that ensures a secure grip even with wet hands, preventing slippage.
Tough Tech Alpha Tip The rod tip uses a solid tip design, making it easier to set the hook with even the smallest bites. This enhances sensitivity, allowing for precise hook-setting from light pecks and ensuring better catch rates.
X-Guides: 3D-CI4+ (Floating) The X-Guides: 3D-CI4+ (floating) minimize the gap between the blank and guide, optimizing the angle for smoother line flow and reducing tangling. At the same time, the design reduces weight and minimizes rod tip wobble, improving casting accuracy and overall handling.
Guide Alignment Line The rod features a Guide Alignment Line, enabling quick and precise alignment of the guides, making setup easy and efficient. This ensures optimal performance in the field with minimal adjustments needed.
The Rinkai rod is designed specifically for black sea bream (chinu) fishing with the Fukase method. This rod excels in soft bait long-distance casting, with a sensitive tip that enhances bite detection and prevents head shaking from chinu, providing a smooth and responsive fight. Featuring the Spiral X blank, known for its excellent resistance to twisting and crushing, it offers strength and durability.
