To cast farther, enjoy more, and catch more.

Seabass—found across Japan, inhabiting everything from saltwater to brackish environments—can be ferocious, delicate, or bold. Their ever-changing nature confuses yet fascinates anglers. “morethan” was born to face these captivating fish and experience their charm to the fullest. Cast with exhilaration, control lures exactly as intended, detect the faintest presence or strike, and draw the fish in. This is a brand that comprehensively produces tackle dedicated to seabass fishing. Because it is specialized, it reveals a world only visible through specialization.

“The Royal Road of Innovation” — A seabass rod that performs at the highest level anytime, anywhere, and for anyone.
“morethan” is a seabass rod series equipped with the ultimate practical performance. The goal is the ideal rod that consistently delivers top-tier performance regardless of place, timing, or angler.

The three fundamental performance elements in seabass fishing are casting performance, lure control, and fighting ability. This “morethan” series returns to these fundamentals, refining them to create a truly classic—yet innovative—seabass rod series.

By increasing blank strength in the grip section and adopting a brand-new taper design concept that maximizes blank power, combined with the generous use of Daiwa’s state-of-the-art technologies such as SVF COMPILE-X Nanoplus, CWS, and AGS Type-R, the rod’s core performance has been significantly raised.

A secure feel even in full-force casts and overwhelming casting distance. Nimble yet powerful lure control. Torque that prevents even large seabass from taking the upper hand.
This is exactly what a “royal road” seabass rod should be.

DAIWA TECHNOLOGY

SVF COMPILE-X Nanoplus

A highly muscular blank structure made with drastically reduced resin content and densely packed graphite fibers. Its high hardness and strong rebound provide exceptional transmission of information, delivering a clear sense of the underwater world. Reduced resin also means lighter weight and higher power: rods of the same power become lighter, and rods of the same weight become more powerful and slimmer. It is indispensable for fishing styles that require instantaneous response to bites, providing sharp sensitivity and powerful butt strength. The slim profile enables fast, accurate casts and all-day endurance. Nanoplus enhances this already high-performance blank even further.

X45 Full Shield (X45 Cobra Shield)

In casting, lure action, hook-setting, and fighting, blank twist is the enemy. X45 Full Shield applies 45° carbon bias layers from the very tip, where twist occurs most, all the way to the outermost layer for maximum effect. This dramatically increases anti-twist rigidity, improving casting accuracy and enabling the rod to fully express its inherent performance.

V-JOINT α

Using high-strength nano-alloy material and Daiwa’s precision manufacturing, V-JOINT α evolves the original V-JOINT into a stronger, lighter, and smoother-bending joint structure. Because casting is repeated constantly in seabass fishing, thinning the joint reduces overall blank diameter for improved swing-through and maneuverability.

ZERO SEAT

A reel seat developed with a new design philosophy: to remove stress and allow anglers to enjoy fishing from the heart.

CWS (Carbon Wrapping System)

Daiwa’s method of securing guides and reel seats to the blank using carbon cloth instead of thread wrappings. This dramatically reduces weight at the mounting points while improving torsional rigidity and durability. The distinctive carbon-cloth appearance adds a striking visual presence.

PRODUCT DETAILS

SVF COMPILE-X Nanoplus — the core of morethan

The signature slim-yet-thick design of morethan—ultra-low-resin SVF COMPILE-X Nanoplus—is entirely re-engineered from the ground up. Focusing on smooth load transfer and higher rigidity from the grip through the butt, power loss is eliminated. The result is exceptional long-range casting, pinpoint accuracy, and deep, reliable blank resilience. A single swing is enough to become addicted to its feel. Unlike previous morethan rods, it offers unmatched versatility: “light and powerful casts with any lure.” Without the overly sharp sensitivity associated with high-modulus blanks, it confidently sends lures both far and with precision. Sensitivity is also top-class—the extremely sharp tip detects everything from the landing of lightweight lures to the subtle action of sinking pencils. The smoothly loading spigot joint allows the blank to follow both the seabass’s movements and the angler’s intentions, reducing lost fish and enabling safe fights with less strain.

Optimized layout of lightweight, high-sensitivity AGS

Equipped with lightweight, high-rigidity AGS Type-R guides fixed firmly using CWS. This minimizes power loss and maximizes transmission of line vibrations. The guide layout has been redefined to enhance casting feel and fighting power, while the fast-recovering blank reduces tip wrap-around even further.

Grip design focused on operability

The rear grip features the CC grip, improving casting performance. Its milled sides guide the hand into the ideal position, and the carefully engineered ring groove naturally supports finger placement. Even when wet from wading or numb from cold, the CC grip provides accurate, powerful casting. It stabilizes pulling power during long-distance casts and suppresses rod twist during side casts and underhand casts for precise liner casts.

The reel seat has been upgraded to ZERO SEAT Seamless Fit. Slimmer than the Air Sensor Slim Fit Seat, it provides a more secure grip for lure manipulation. The slim profile improves sensitivity by reducing unnecessary hand pressure during retrieves.

For long-length models (103ML/M, 106M, 106M/MH), the Air Sensor Slim Reel Seat is used to better match LT5000-class reels.

ITEM DESCRIPTIONS

83L/ML — Technical port-area rod with a bite-seeking “Demon Tip”

“L/ML” combines an L-power sensitive tip with an ML-power butt. Detects short bites with its Demon-action tip while retaining sharp casting performance. Ideal for technical games in port areas—perfect for delicate patterns like baitfish hatches or worm hatches, and also highly capable for pinpoint casting with minnows and vibration lures. Effective year-round.

86ML — Port-area standard rod for sharp casts and precise rod work

A blank with solid backbone and crisp responsiveness—moves exactly like an extension of the angler’s arm. Designed for accurate casts and precise lure actions in port environments. Excellent for overhead, side, and underhand casts when space is limited around seawalls or railings.

89M/MH — Aggressive power rod for heavy-weight lure control

Combines a crisp M-power tip for operating large lures with an MH-power butt for long-range casting of high-volume lures. A technical rod that maximizes big-lure triggering ability. Ideal for canals, rivers, and tidal flats. The direct feel of the shorter length enhances the satisfaction of landing trophy seabass. Handles lures down to 12 cm minnows.

90MLM — Balanced power and high lure operability

“MLM” represents the perfect midpoint between ML and M power. The well-balanced power and clean regular taper excel at controlling 8–12 cm minnows and sinking pencils in wading scenarios. Excellent for technical casting, shaking, and walking-the-dog. Short grip also suits pinpoint casting in ports.

93ML/M — High-operability, wading-focused rod with broad lure compatibility

Designed for wading, prioritizing the ability to detect subtle current changes and lure mood shifts. ML-power soft tip + M-power strong butt. A short grip optimized for use with a fishing vest, achieving excellent balance and lightness despite the 9'3" length. This responsiveness also shines in shore-based fishing.

93H — Big-plug special for trophy hunters

Developed for anglers drawn to big-plug seabass games using large topwaters and jointed lures. Balanced to handle big lures lightly while its powerful blank subdues large seabass. The most powerful rod in the lineup—if this rod cannot land it, nothing can.

96ML/M — Universal standard rod for all situations

A morethan adaptation of the classic BRANZINO 97ML/M. Revised rigidity balance improves castability across a wide lure weight range. ML tip + M butt allows both finesse and power fishing. The 9'6" length makes it universally adaptable to all environments and seasons.

96M — Sharp-casting, high-control power rod

A rod that needs no explanation—you’ll understand once you hold it. Highly versatile across shore, wading, port, surf, and light-rock situations. Excels with 8–12 cm lures and high-water-push lures like wakes or tall sinking pencils. The stiff tip also allows aggressive lure manipulation.

99MH — Lunker rod for targeting large-bait patterns

Designed for aggressive fishing with big topwaters, wakes, and jointed lures. Ideal for patterns such as konoshiro, mullet, or fall-ayu. The strong butt lifts trophy seabass quickly even in heavy current. Despite being powerful, the tip is tuned to also work 12 cm minnows and sinking pencils, making it a year-round power-game rod.

103ML/M — Long-range rod for estuaries and surf

Made for situations where long casting is crucial—large estuaries and surf. ML tip + M butt. Excellent current sensitivity and lure-action clarity. Works with 8–12 cm minnows, sinking pencils, 25 g vibrations, and even 6 cm micro sinking pencils or teen-gram metal vibes—an invaluable asset for unpredictable fishing.

106M — Standard rod for big, open areas requiring long cast distance

Perfect for ports, surf, and rocky shorelines. Outstanding cast performance with 12–14 cm minnows and 10–12 cm sinking pencils. Smooth power transfer ensures long, accurate casts. High-rebound slim blank resists headwinds. Despite its length, it maintains excellent balance and easy lure operation.

106M/MH — Long-distance power cannon opening new big-lure games

A high-power rod dominating long-range games in surf, rock, and large river systems. The highlight is its huge versatility: from 50 g topwaters to 12–14 cm minnows, and 30–60 g metal lures including jigs and metal vibes. Reaches offshore rips with authority—100 m casts are standard. The perfect balance and crisp blank allow full control of large lures even at distance, opening a new frontier in offshore seabass hunting.