Abu Garcia TAKOSS FIELD 2

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$100,30

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Length6'8"-7'8" (2.04-2.35 m)
PowerH-XH by model

Packed in Japan
Tracked shipping
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Eligible returns

Description

The Abu Garcia TAKOSS FIELD 2 (タコスフィールド2) is a shore-based octopus (tako) rod series for both first-time tako anglers and dedicated specialists. TAKC-682H (baitcasting, 6'8"/204cm, H power, 186g) is built for high operability and hooking power when working obstacles in harbour areas at short range; TAKC-782XH (baitcasting, 7'8"/235cm, XH power, 247g) adds long-cast reach to XH hooking power for offshore breaks; TAKS-732H (spinning, 7'3"/222cm, H power, 188g) balances long casts with close-in operability.

All three use a Fuji Top SiC guide, Fuji K-guide, a Fuji reel seat (ECS on baitcasting, VSS on spinning), and Abu Garcia's X-carbon tape wrapping for added torque and twist resistance.

Specs

Rod type: Baitcasting/Spinning by model
Length: 6'8"-7'8" (2.04-2.35 m)
Power: H-XH by model
Model: TAKC-682H / TAKC-782XH / TAKS-732H

Shipping & returns

Packed in Japan and shipped with tracked international delivery. Duties and taxes may apply at checkout depending on destination. Eligible returns are covered — see the shipping page for timelines.

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The numbers

Full spec sheet

Rod type: Baitcasting/Spinning by model
Length: 6'8"-7'8" (2.04-2.35 m)
Power: H-XH by model
Model: TAKC-682H / TAKC-782XH / TAKS-732H

What makes it different

Built to fish, not just to sell

The blank

A stiff, high-power blank paired with a Fuji Top SiC guide and X-carbon tape wrapping is built to drive a hookset home through an octopus's grip on structure, with enough backbone to move a stubborn fish away from rocks and pilings.

What it's built for

Purpose-built for shore-based tako (octopus) egi fishing: the shorter TAKC-682H suits close-range work around harbour obstacles, the longer TAKC-782XH adds reach for offshore breaks, and the spinning TAKS-732H balances long casts with close-in control. It is best judged against the exact species and situation it is built for, rather than against unrelated fishing styles.

How it fishes

Work the tako egi slowly along the bottom with short lifts and pauses, feeling for the distinctive weight of an octopus taking hold before sweeping into a firm, high-power hookset to pull it clear of cover. Adjust the exact cadence and pace to water clarity, current strength and how actively the fish are feeding on the day.

The setup it likes

Pair with a mid-size baitcasting or spinning reel loaded with stout PE line and a heavy leader capable of dragging a hooked octopus away from structure without give. Adjust the final line and leader choice to venue and season, erring heavier wherever structure or fish size demands it.

Straight answers

FAQ

What does the power rating (UL, L, M, MH) actually mean?

JDM power letters often run lighter than the same letter on a US or Australian blank. The honest spec is the lure-weight range in grams on each listing — match that to what you throw, and use the letter as a tiebreaker.

How do I read Japanese rod lengths?

Japanese lengths are written in feet and inches as a decimal: 6.6 reads as 6 feet 6 inches, not six-point-six feet.

One-piece or multi-piece for travel?

Two-piece and telescopic travel rods pack shorter and ship more easily. One-piece blanks feel cleaner, but long parcels can attract courier length surcharges and some carriers route them more slowly.

What warranty or service do imported rods have?

There is no local service centre for a JDM rod. Repairs go back to Japan, usually with a fee and a multi-week turnaround — we state that plainly so you can weigh it before you buy.

Will a one-piece rod cost more to ship?

It can. Long parcels attract courier length surcharges on some routes and can move through fewer carriers. Any shipping cost shows at checkout before you pay — no surprises after the order.