Gamakatsu LUXXE maika

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Length8'10"-9'6" (2.69-2.90 m) by model
PowerML/M by model
Lure rating5-21 g by model

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Description

LUXXE maika (ラグゼ舞香) is a dedicated ayu (sweetfish) lure rod from Gamakatsu's LUXXE line, designed for lure-fishing ayu in clear mountain streams. Ayu are traditionally caught on barbless hooks, so the blank uses a purpose-built solid tip and a flexible rod action that holds steady tension on the fish, reducing missed hooksets and torn-out hooks, while keeping the casting feel and responsiveness needed to work a lure. High sensitivity lets the angler read the ayu's takes, the riverbed contours, and the current within the riffle. The name “maika” combines 舞 (dance), for the way ayu dance gracefully through the current, and 香 (fragrance), from the fish's old nickname 香魚 (“fragrant fish”) for its fresh scent.

Blank material is 90% carbon / 10% glass (C90.0G10.0). This listing covers the spinning models: S810ML-solid, 269cm (8'10"), ML power, 110g, 2-piece, for small-to-medium rivers, rated for 5–18g lures and 0.4–0.8 PE; and S96M-solid, 290cm (9'6"), M power, 110g, 2-piece, for medium-to-large rivers, rated for 7–21g lures and 0.4–0.8 PE.

Specs

Rod type: Spinning
Length: 8'10"-9'6" (2.69-2.90 m) by model
Power: ML/M by model
Pieces: 2
Lure rating: 5-21 g by model
Line rating: PE 0.4-0.8

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: 8'10"-9'6" (2.69-2.90 m) by model
Power: ML/M by model
Pieces: 2
Lure rating: 5-21 g by model
Line rating: PE 0.4-0.8
Weight: 110 g
Best for: Ayu (sweetfish) lure fishing in mountain streams

Information

The blank

A purpose-built solid tip and flexible action hold steady tension on a hooked ayu, reducing missed hooksets and torn-out hooks since ayu are traditionally fished on barbless hooks, while a 90% carbon / 10% glass blank keeps enough responsiveness to work the lure actively.

What it's built for

Built for lure-fishing ayu in clear mountain streams, with the shorter S810ML suited to small-to-medium rivers and the longer S96M suited to medium-to-large rivers. Match the length to the river being fished on a given day.

How it fishes

High sensitivity lets the angler read the ayu's takes, the riverbed contours and the current within the riffle, adjusting lure position and retrieve speed accordingly to trigger a strike. Ayu take lures aggressively as a territorial response rather than out of hunger.

The setup it likes

Pair with a small ayu-specific reel or level-wind reel, PE 0.4-0.8 line and a light fluorocarbon leader. Match it to the barbless hook style traditional ayu lure fishing requires. a smooth-running spool helps prevent line twist on repeated casts through a session.

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.