Apia VOYAGER EXIV DESPOT

Name: Apia VOYAGER EXIV DESPOT
Brand: Apia
SKU: APIA-F7D68ACB120-J4571679751457
Price: 295.30 EUR
Availability: InStock

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€295.30

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Length6'3" (1.905 m)
ActionModerate
Lure rating20-110 g

Packed in Japan
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Eligible returns

Description

The VOYAGER EXIV DESPOT (ボイジャー EXIV デスポット) is the power model of APIA's VOYAGER EXIV mobile pack-rod series, built for big-bait work and large fish encountered on overseas trips. The blank stays taut yet forgiving through 15g-4oz big baits, loading fully on the take-back to place casts precisely and to pull fish away from structure the instant they strike.

Length 6'3" (1.905m), lure weight 20-110g, PE line #3-6, Moderate action, 153g, 4-piece NANO JOINT construction, 53.5cm closed length. Built on TORAYCA T1100G carbon with NANOALLOY technology, SHIELD TECH exterior, a down-lock reel seat and FUJI stainless-frame SiC-S guides. Official target species: seabass, black bass, Papuan bass, barramundi, toman (giant snakehead), peacock bass and dorado.

Specs

Rod type: Baitcasting
Length: 6'3" (1.905 m)
Action: Moderate
Pieces: 4
Lure rating: 20-110 g
Line rating: PE #3-6
Model: DESPOT

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
Length: 6'3" (1.905 m)
Action: Moderate
Pieces: 4
Lure rating: 20-110 g
Line rating: PE #3-6
Weight: 153 g
Best for: Big-bait travel fishing for seabass, bass, barramundi, toman, peacock bass and dorado
Target species: European Seabass, Flathead, Mulloway, Largemouth Bass, Australian Bass
Model: DESPOT

Information

The blank

The moderate-action, 4-piece NANO JOINT blank stays taut yet forgiving through 15g-4oz big baits, loading fully on the take-back so a cast lands precisely and the rod can pull a fish away from cover the instant it strikes. 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

The power model of the VOYAGER EXIV travel series, built for big-bait work and large fish encountered on overseas trips, useful anywhere a compact 4-piece rod needs to handle serious lure weight and stopping power. 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 big baits with a slow, rolling retrieve or a jerk-pause cadence to draw a reaction strike, using the rod's stored power to turn a big fish away from structure on the initial run. 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

Pair with a heavy baitcasting reel, PE #3-6 mainline, and a strong fluorocarbon or wire leader suited to whichever of seabass, barramundi, toman or peacock bass you're chasing. Local conditions and the typical fish size on your water should guide the last details of line and leader choice.

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.