Abu Garcia OCEANFIELD IKA

$122.28 USD

Abu Garcia OCEANFIELD IKA

$122.28 USD

Leaves Japan in 3–8 business days

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Description

The Abu Garcia OCEANFIELD IKA is a dedicated series of offshore squid rods for ika-metal, omori-rig, tip-run, and ika-jig techniques, aimed at species including surume-ika (Japanese flying squid) and tarui-ika.

The lineup pairs a solid tip with a tubular blank; baitcasting models use spiral (counter-clockwise) guide winding to cut line tangling and blank twist during a fight, and the series uses Fuji Top SiC and KR-concept guides, Fuji reel seats, and Abu Garcia's X-carbon tape wrapping for added torque.

Specs

Rod type: Baitcasting
Best for: Offshore ika-metal, omori-rig, tip-run and ika-jig squid techniques
Target species: Squid

Shipping & returns

Rod shipping depends on the rod's length and is priced at checkout, before you pay.

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Packed in Japan; leaves Japan in 3–8 business days, tracked. US import duty is shown at checkout; nothing to pay on delivery. 30-day returns on unused items; return postage is paid by the customer. See our returns policy.

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Information

The blank

A solid tip paired with a tubular blank gives a soft, telegraphing feel through the tip for reading subtle squid takes, while the tubular butt keeps enough backbone to work heavier metal and drive the hook set home. The overall feel matches its stated build, giving confidence it will perform consistently across a full day on the water.

What it's built for

Built for boat-based squid fishing using ika-metal jigs, omori-rig, tip-run and ika-jig methods, aimed at surume-ika (Japanese flying squid) and tarui-ika over deeper offshore water rather than shore eging. It is best judged against the exact species and situation it is built for, rather than against unrelated fishing styles.

How it fishes

Work jigs with rhythmic lift-and-fall jerks and pause on the drop to let the squid commit, using the sensitive solid tip to spot the light tap-tap of a strike; spiral guide winding on the baitcasting models cuts line twist through the fight.

The setup it likes

Pair with a small saltwater baitcasting or overhead reel carrying a fine PE mainline suited to the model's power, plus a short fluorocarbon leader and standard ika-metal terminal tackle. Adjust the final line and leader choice to venue and season, erring heavier wherever structure or fish size demands it.

Before you buy

Straight answers

How is it priced?

We aim to beat your local price. We ship direct from Japan, cutting out the overseas middleman, and shipping is shown at checkout before you pay.

When does my order leave Japan?

Orders are packed in Japan and leave within 3–8 business days, tracked. You get a tracking number by email the moment it ships.

How long does delivery take?

Every rod leaves Japan in 3–8 business days, tracked. Checkout shows the shipping options for your rod and country, with their price and delivery estimate, before you pay.

Will I be charged import duty or tax?

US import duty is shown as its own line at checkout, before you pay. Your parcel then travels duty-paid, so there is nothing to pay on delivery.

Is it genuine stock?

Yes. Every item is genuine Japanese-market stock, sourced in Japan from an established Japanese wholesaler and shipped straight to you. Never marketplace resellers.