Apia GRANDAGE WORLD OCEAN

From $393.78 USD

Apia GRANDAGE WORLD OCEAN

$393.78 USD

Leaves Japan in 3–8 business days

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Size:834ML 834ML 825M 826MH 838H 8010HH 7812HHH

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Length8'2"-8'3" (2.49-2.51 m)
Lure ratingmax 70-100 g

Description

GRANDAGE WORLD OCEAN is Apia's offshore casting rod series, built around TORAYCA third-generation "T1100G" carbon - a 33t, world-highest-strength-class carbon fibre - reinforced with Apia's original "BULK405" construction, which raises the blank's break-strength standard by 150%. The series is tuned for casting distance, retaining close to 90% of full distance even on a roughly 60%-effort cast, reducing angler fatigue on long casting sessions.

This listing stocks four models: 826MH — Length: 8'2" / Lure: MAX130g / Line (PE): #4-6 / Weight: 377g / Max drag (45°): 10kg, a distance- and power-focused model suited to near-shore kihada (yellowfin tuna) and all-day GT casting. 838H — Length: 8'3" / Lure: MAX160g / Line (PE): #5-8 / Weight: 389g / Max drag (45°): 12kg, a balanced big-game rod for hiramasa (yellowtail amberjack) over 20kg, tuna to 50kg class, and GT. 8010HH — Length: 8'0" / Lure: MAX200g / Line (PE): #6-10 / Weight: 452g / Max drag (45°): 16kg, built for GT to 50kg and kuromaguro (bluefin tuna) to 100kg. 7812HHH — Length: 7'8" / Lure: MAX220g / Line (PE): #8-12 / Weight: 479g / Max drag (45°): 18kg, a dedicated bluefin tuna rod for fights over 100kg.

Material: TORAYCA T1100G/BULK405/T800S/T700S, NANOALLOY technology
Guide: Fuji stainless frame SiC-S, double wrapping
Joint: 1+Grip, 2-piece (NANO JOINT)
Reel Seat: Up Lock

Shipping & returns

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The numbers

Full spec sheet

Rod type: Baitcasting
Length: 8'2"-8'3" (2.49-2.51 m)
Pieces: 2
Lure rating: max 70-100 g
Line rating: PE #2-5
Best for: Distance offshore casting for katsuo, buri, kihada and hiramasa
Target species: Kingfish, Tuna, Mahi-mahi
Model: 834ML / 825M / 826MH / 838H / 8010HH / 7812HHH

Information

The blank

Built around T1100G carbon reinforced with Apia's BULK405 construction, the blank retains close to 90% of full casting distance even on an easier, roughly 60%-effort cast, taking fatigue out of long casting sessions into a feeding frenzy. 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

An offshore casting series fished into nabura (surface feeding frenzies): the 834ML is distance-focused with a flexible blank suited to katsuo and buri that easily throw a hook, while the 825M is a more versatile, powerful option spanning kihada through to hiramasa and kanpachi.

How it fishes

Cast into or ahead of a feeding frenzy and work poppers and stickbaits with an aggressive, splashy retrieve, keeping the rod loaded through the fight rather than lifting hard and risking a pulled hook on a hot-running fish. 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 large lever-drag or spinning reel matched to the rod's drag rating, PE #2-5 mainline, and a fluorocarbon leader suited to the size of fish typically encountered in the frenzy. 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?

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How long does delivery take?

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Will I be charged import duty or tax?

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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.