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【New for 2025】NEW Ballistick – Each model is set as main role
Introducing the Ballistic series, which will be completely renewed in 2025.
The Ballistic series was born as a flagship model from the time YAMAGA Blanks, and has continued to evolve through renewing models.
It has been a long time since the release of the previous series, so we have kept you waiting for a long time, but we have finally completed six new models that are satisfactory to YAMAGA Blanks and will be released in the spring of 2025.
Before we get into the explanation of the models, I would like to briefly introduce the background of development of the new Ballistic series.
Normally, when developing a new series lineup, YAMAGA Blanks first establishes a model that will be the core and foundation of that series.
For example, with Calista, which is the same flagship model, we have developed other models based on the Calista 82ML/AR, which matches the modern egging scene, and created an egging series that can be used in all seasons and at fishing spots nationwide.
It is common for other series to have a main role model like this, but the new Ballistic series is different.
In the new Ballistic series, each model has been developed in pursuit of its own role, individuality, and high performance.
So why did we deliberately ignore the balance as a whole series?
This is because sea bass fishing is unique among saltwater fishing.
There is a wide range of lures for catching sea bass, from jig heads weighing less than 10g to large jointed lures weighing over 300g.
Even if we focus on fishing spots, they range from the upper reaches of rivers to surf and offshore embankments, and in terms of targeting sea bass, there is a diversity that cannot be seen in other salt lure game scenes.
From this background, we came to the conclusion that it would be impossible to create an interesting rod if we were concerned about the balance of the entire series.
Therefore, with the new Ballistic series, we have thoroughly investigated the perfection of each model.
Also, about 10 years have passed since the release of the previous Ballistic series, and the sea bass scene has undergone major evolution and changes in that time. In response to these changes, we have completed a lineup that will satisfy even experienced sea bass anglers.
Ballistick 90ML-M
■Lure : 5~35g
■Line : PE 0.6~1.5
#Specialized in total balance #Blank with excellent followability #Reduce the risk of hook out #Possible to capture with finesse approach #Responsiveness for each situation
・Compatible with a variety of methods, from delicate drifting games to jerking games
・Excellent followability that reduces hook out
・Looking for a model with well balanced
・Fish in rivers and harbors often
・Wish to reduce the number of hooking off
Among the Ballistic Sea bass models, 95ML-M has a particularly excellent total balance, has a wide range of uses, and is worthy of the name of a classic as sea bass model.
Even in the season when the activity of sea bass is low and the suction of sea bass is weak, a blank with high followability will reduce the risk of hook off. We have created a model that will be a strong ally for anglers who chase sea bass using a variety of methods, from drift fishing to jerking that moves lure aggressively.
Ballsitick 95MH
■Lure : 8~50g
■Line : PE 1~2
#Aiming for ranker sea bass #Even if it is large, it will come up to surface easily if you just keep bend it #This is for the point where you can’t let it run #Use of large plugs often #Heavy model but can be handled lightly
・Casting performance that allows you to deliver large minnows easily and get distance efficiently
・The sensitive tip directly conveys the movement of the lure, making it easy to notice changes in the current
・Belly and butt section that make it possible to set the hook on the mouth of sea bass that bite even if the lure delivered to fur
・Aim for large sea bass feeding on the large bait
・Fish on the rivers with large tidal differences and strait with fast current
・An angler who remains persistent from high tide to low tide
It has the well balanced as same as the 90ML-M mentioned above, but it has been made into a higher power.
It is lighter and easier to handle than the previous model 96MMH, allowing you to fish more easily and comfortably.
This rod is not only light and allows you to concentrate on fishing for long periods of time, but also has great butt power that allows you to pull fish up to surface just by bending it.
Ballsitick 710ML-MH
■Lure : 2~40g
■Line : PE 0.6~1.5
#No.1 potential #Length is the key #Easy lure manipulation #From small to large rivers #Can do everything you imagine
・A model that combines two different characteristics such as maneuverability and distance casting, at a high level
・Capable of covering a wide range of locations from extremely small places such as waterways to river mouths with just this one rod
・Casting accuracy and lure control are particularly excellent
・The lower limit of the lure on specs is 2g! It is intended for a sinking pencil for rockfish
・Those who want to enjoy sea bass fishing in various areas all year round with just one rod
・Love to fish that involves move the lure aggressively, such as jerking
・Wish pursue to my casting accuracy
This is an aggressive short rod developed in the ML-MH power class, a first in YAMAGA Blanks history ever.
This is suitable for almost all situations except in fields with high footing.
When you actually hold the rod you feel a strong tension, but when you cast it bends well and has the power to easily control even a large fish.
It has overwhelming casting performance that can handle a variety of casting motions and cast it where you want it.
This model has been designed to allow even experienced sea bass anglers to experience the pleasure of using a fishing rod, so it is the No. 1 model that we would like you to cast actually.
Ballsitick 76M-XH
■Lure : 20~180g
■Line : PE ~5
#Easy to cast big bait lures #Compatible with 12cm minnows #From boat to shore #Excellent distance casting ability
・By using different main line sizes, you can use a wide range of sizes of lures
・Standard 12cm lures can used as a follow bait
・One of its attractions is its quick action performance, making it easy to handle jointed lures
・Wish to cover all situations with one bait casting tackle
・Wish to enjoy fishing from shore and boat
・Love to fish with big bait lure
・Wish to be able to cast heavy lures easily and continuously
Following on from the 710ML-MH, comes this M-XH, YAMAGA’s first ever special concept power class model.
Although the upper limit for lure weight is set at 180g, if you are using a big bait lure weight of 180g, you can cast it fully with confidence.
This is a versatile bait casting rod that can be used comfortably with big bait lures which is allowing you to enjoy the various thrills of sea bass games.
Ballsitick 106M-MH
■Lure : 7~50g
■Line : PE 0.8~2
#The ultimate surf rod #Highly versatile #High sensitivity even when you made distance cast #Easy to get distance #Good for black fin sea bass too
・It can handle a wide range of lures, and can cover the surf area from finesse fishing to distance casting and wide range of fields with just one rod
・Light casting feel that makes you forget the 10ft length
・Recommended for sea bass from the rocks and black fin sea bass from the flats
・Wish to take my surf game skills to the next level and have even more fun
・Wish to be able to cast for long periods of time with less physical burden
・Wish to fish with one rod for a variety of situations
It uses the same blank as the Ballistic 106MMH BETA, which was released earlier at YAMAGA Blanks Members, with changes being made to the specifications and design around the grip.
This model has all the necessary elements for surf fishing at a high level, and is suitable for use in fields all over the world, from flatfish and blue runner to sea trout.
Ballsitick 1010MH
■Lure : 10~60g
■Line : PE 1~2
#Specialized for distance cast #Powerful but easy handling #Don’t put too much force, just cast with 70-80% of your strength #Good for black fin sea bass #Also good for areas with lots of blue runner
・In surf areas, we pursue distance cast performance that can deliver to the end of the break
・Rod power that can be used safely even in fields where blue runner and Japanese meagre are hitting
・For fishing for black fin sea bass on rough rocky shore with high footing where you need to control the fish forcefully, we recommend the 1010MH
・Wish to get distance as far as I can to reach the end of the break
・Fish with heavy lures very often
・I want to target not only surf but also black fin sea bass and blue runners from the rocky shore
Are you putting in too much force when you are trying to cast as far as possible?
When you with to make distance cast with the 1010MH, we recommend you to put weight firmly on the blank and using the recovery force to push lure out.
Using just 70-80% of your strength when casting. That is the one of the images.
It will reduce physical burden and gives you more distances than you expected.
The new Ballistic series was developed not only with YAMAGA Blanks’ basic concepts of being light, strong, and get distance cast, but also with an emphasis on making the rod fun to use.
Each model has own unique character and we’re sure there’s one that will suit you.
It is very quick introduction this time, but we plan to continue to provide more explanatory blogs and videos for each model.
So please stay tuned with us!
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