Apia Foojin'RS NIGHTBIRD EXV

Name: Apia Foojin'RS NIGHTBIRD EXV
Brand: Apia
SKU: APIA-F1905A3E449-J4571679752423
Price: 306.45 EUR
Availability: InStock

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€306.45

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Length9'0" (2.743 m)
ActionFast
Lure rating3-28 g

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Eligible returns

Description

The Foojin'RS NIGHTBIRD EXV (フージンRS ナイトバード EXV) is the compact multi-piece version of APIA's Foojin'RS NIGHTBIRD seabass rod, built for finesse work in enclosed bay harbours and small-to-medium rivers where lightness matters for run-and-gun access by bike, train or on a trip. It is tuned for bachi (spawning worm) and haku (juvenile baitfish) patterns and other light-lure games, with a tip section sensitive enough to hold short bites, and it handles small hooks safely, bending through the fight rather than horsing fish in.

Length 9'0" (2.743m), lure weight 3-28g, PE line #0.6-1.2, Fast action, 132g, 5-piece NANO JOINT construction, 64.0cm closed length, FUJI stainless-frame SiC-S guides. Built on TORAYCA M40X, T1100G and M40J carbon with NANOALLOY technology and APIA's X-FORCE100 construction. Target species: seabass (シーバス).

Specs

Rod type: Spinning
Length: 9'0" (2.743 m)
Action: Fast
Pieces: 5
Lure rating: 3-28 g
Line rating: PE #0.6-1.2
Model: NIGHTBIRD EXV

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: Spinning
Length: 9'0" (2.743 m)
Action: Fast
Pieces: 5
Lure rating: 3-28 g
Line rating: PE #0.6-1.2
Weight: 132 g
Best for: Finesse seabass in enclosed bay harbours and small-to-medium rivers, bachi and haku patterns
Target species: European Seabass, Flathead, Mulloway
Model: NIGHTBIRD EXV

Information

The blank

A fast-action, 5-piece NANO JOINT blank built on TORAYCA carbon holds a tip sensitive enough to register short bachi and haku bites, then bends progressively through the fight rather than horsing fish that are often hooked on small trebles. Overall it behaves as you would expect for a build of this specification, rewarding a measured, deliberate technique over brute force.

What it's built for

Suited to finesse seabass fishing in enclosed bay harbours and small-to-medium rivers, particularly during bachi (spawning worm) and haku (juvenile baitfish) hatch periods, and light enough for run-and-gun access by bike, train or on a trip. It earns its place in the rack for exactly the situations outlined above, rather than as a general stand-in for other gear.

How it fishes

Twitch small hard lures and light soft plastics slowly to imitate a struggling worm or baitfish, watching the tip closely for the light taps typical of these finesse patterns before a firm, controlled hookset. Small adjustments in timing and pace through the retrieve often make the difference between a follow and a committed strike.

The setup it likes

Match with a 2500-size spinning reel, PE #0.6-1.2 mainline, and a light fluorocarbon leader suited to the small lures and light-biting fish this rod is built for. Treat the figures above as a starting point and adjust line and leader to match conditions on your own water.

Before you buy

Straight answers

How is it priced?

We give you the cheapest available price, as we get it directly from the distributors. You pay what an angler in Japan pays, plus postage.

When does my order leave Japan?

Orders are packed in Japan and handed to Japan Post within 3 to 5 business days. You get a tracking number by email the moment it ships.

How long does delivery take?

10 to 20 business days on Standard (tracked) or Economy, or 3 to 7 business days on Express EMS with tracking and insurance. Every option is priced at checkout before you pay.

Will I be charged import duty or tax?

VAT is collected at checkout, so there is nothing to pay on delivery for standard orders.

Is it genuine Japanese stock?

Yes. Every item is the Japanese domestic release with the original JAN barcode, sourced from an authorised Japanese distributor, never grey imports or marketplace resellers.