Pure Tech GRANDEVO Version-R

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$395,55

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Length185 cm (6'1")
Action6:4
Lure rating150–450号 (approx. 560–1690 g)

Packed in Japan
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Description

The GRANDEVO Version-R (グランドエボバージョンアール) is Gokuspe's revived "monster hunting" boat rod series: a 6:4-action, full-thread-wrapped glass-solid blank paired with a proprietary guide setup built to control extra-large fish while staying responsive in hand.

Target fish (対象魚): large bottom-dwelling species (大型底物), with the maker naming grouper and tuna as example targets for the powerful pulls this blank is built to absorb.

This listing stocks the two 185cm one-piece variants: 185-300 (150-350号 weight capacity, 701g) and 185-400 (200-450号 weight capacity, 710g).

Specs

Rod type: Boat
Length: 185 cm (6'1")
Action: 6:4
Pieces: 1
Lure rating: 150–450号 (approx. 560–1690 g)
Model: GRANDEVO Version-R

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: Boat
Length: 185 cm (6'1")
Action: 6:4
Pieces: 1
Lure rating: 150–450号 (approx. 560–1690 g)
Model: GRANDEVO Version-R

What makes it different

Built to fish, not just to sell

The blank

The glass-solid blank loads smoothly from tip to butt under sustained pressure, storing energy through a parabolic curve rather than a stiff, fast taper. This cushions violent headshakes from bottom-dwelling fish without transmitting shock to the angler's arms, while the full thread wrap and reinforced guide train keep the blank tracking true under sideways load.

What it's built for

Built for deep-water boat fishing over structure holding large bottom fish such as grouper, together with heavier pelagic species like tuna that test tackle on the drift. It suits offshore sessions where the target is size rather than numbers, on grounds known for grouper and tuna.

How it fishes

Fish it on the drift or at anchor with baited rigs or jigs, letting the parabolic bend absorb the first run before applying steady lifting pressure. Pump-and-wind beats fast cranking; the glass blank rewards patience over an aggressive hookset, which can pull hooks from soft-mouthed bottom species.

The setup it likes

Pair with a lever-drag or high-torque overhead reel loaded with PE8–PE20 braid and a heavy fluorocarbon or wire leader, matched to whichever weight-class variant (185-300 or 185-400) is chosen.

Straight answers

FAQ

What does the power rating (UL, L, M, MH) actually mean?

JDM power letters often run lighter than the same letter on a US or Australian blank. The honest spec is the lure-weight range in grams on each listing — match that to what you throw, and use the letter as a tiebreaker.

How do I read Japanese rod lengths?

Japanese lengths are written in feet and inches as a decimal: 6.6 reads as 6 feet 6 inches, not six-point-six feet.

One-piece or multi-piece for travel?

Two-piece and telescopic travel rods pack shorter and ship more easily. One-piece blanks feel cleaner, but long parcels can attract courier length surcharges and some carriers route them more slowly.

What warranty or service do imported rods have?

There is no local service centre for a JDM rod. Repairs go back to Japan, usually with a fee and a multi-week turnaround — we state that plainly so you can weigh it before you buy.

Will a one-piece rod cost more to ship?

It can. Long parcels attract courier length surcharges on some routes and can move through fewer carriers. Any shipping cost shows at checkout before you pay — no surprises after the order.