Abu Garcia Paddle Game

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$100,30

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Length6'2" (1.88 m)
PowerTip-ML / Butt-M
ActionFast
Lure ratingMax 100 g

Packed in Japan
Tracked shipping
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Eligible returns

Description

The Abu Garcia Paddle Game (パドルゲーム) is a rod series built for anglers fishing from kayaks, SUPs, and rubber boats where rod count is limited. This listing covers the vertical-jigging models PGC-622MML (baitcasting) and PGS-652MML (spinning), both fitted with a short hard solid tip for super-light jigging, tai-rubber, tip-run, and kawahagi work.

PGC-622MML measures 6'2"/188cm, 2-piece, Fast action, Tip-ML/Butt-M power, PE 0.4-1.2, closed length 97.2cm, and is rated to a Max 100g lure on a carbon 95%/glass 5% blank. Both models use a Fuji Top SiC guide, K-guide frame, Fuji reel seat, and an aluminum grip-end for leash-cord attachment.

Specs

Rod type: Baitcasting/Spinning by model
Length: 6'2" (1.88 m)
Power: Tip-ML / Butt-M
Action: Fast
Pieces: 2
Lure rating: Max 100 g
Line rating: PE 0.4-1.2

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: 6'2" (1.88 m)
Power: Tip-ML / Butt-M
Action: Fast
Pieces: 2
Lure rating: Max 100 g
Line rating: PE 0.4-1.2

What makes it different

Built to fish, not just to sell

The blank

A short, hard solid tip gives immediate feedback on light bites while the fast-action blank still has the backbone for super-light vertical jigging, so it stays lively in the hand without feeling twitchy when a fish leans on it. Nothing about the feel oversells the specification; it simply delivers what a rod or reel built this way should deliver.

What it's built for

Designed for anglers fishing from kayaks, SUPs and rubber boats where rod count is limited, covering tai-rubber (tairaba), tip-run squid and kawahagi in one compact package rather than carrying several dedicated rods. Reach for it when the conditions and target species described above line up with your trip, rather than as a one-size-fits-all substitute.

How it fishes

Work it with short, controlled lifts and falls close to vertical under the craft, using the sensitive tip to read bottom contact and light pick-ups before sweeping into a firm hookset with the M-power butt. Fine details of speed and rhythm are best tuned on the water, since light and clarity change how fish respond to it.

The setup it likes

A small baitcasting or spinning reel loaded with PE 0.4-1.2 and a light fluorocarbon leader matches the rod's finesse bent, paired with tai-rubber heads or tip-run rigs up to the rated 100g maximum. Local conditions and the typical fish size on your water should guide the last details of line and leader choice.

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.