Smith GRAVITATION GRVC-TRS69M

Name: Smith GRAVITATION GRVC-TRS69M
Brand: Smith
SKU: SMIT-F16CAC8A886-J4511474295428
Price: 234.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

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$234,00

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Length6'9"
PowerMedium
ActionExtra Fast
Lure ratingto 150g

Packed in Japan
Tracked shipping
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Eligible returns

Description

Smith GRAVITATION GRVC-TRS69M (グラビテーション GRVC-TRS69M) is a baitcasting, full-solid tairaba (tai-jig) rod from Smith's GRAVITATION series, developed under the "GROOVE" concept supervised by captain Makoto Kato for fast-current tai-rubber fishing.

Smith's official page describes it as a power-oriented model with greatly increased belly-to-butt power for reeling under load, using the suspension effect of its solid blank for stable retrieves in fast currents, with sensitivity clear enough to read bites like an ajing rod and deep, blank-wide hook-sets.

Spec: 6'9", 155g, PE 0.6–1 line, lure to 150g, Medium power / Extra Fast action, 24t graphite full-solid blank, 500mm grip, 164.5cm pack length.

Specs

Rod type: Baitcasting (full-solid tairaba)
Length: 6'9"
Power: Medium
Action: Extra Fast
Lure rating: to 150g
Line rating: PE0.6-1

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.

Packed in Japan Real spec on every product Tracked shipping to your door Eligible returns on covered orders Chosen by an angler in Japan

The numbers

Full spec sheet

Rod type: Baitcasting (full-solid tairaba)
Length: 6'9"
Power: Medium
Action: Extra Fast
Lure rating: to 150g
Line rating: PE0.6-1

What makes it different

Built to fish, not just to sell

The blank

A full-solid 24t graphite blank gives GRVC-TRS69M a power-oriented feel with greatly increased belly-to-butt strength for reeling under load, using the blank's own suspension effect to keep the retrieve stable in fast current.

What it's built for

Built for fast-current tai-rubber fishing under Makoto Kato's GROOVE concept, where a rod needs to hold a heavy tairaba head steady against strong tidal push.

How it fishes

Sensitivity is clear enough to read bites like an ajing rod despite the power build, and the blank delivers a deep, blank-wide hook-set through its full-solid construction.

The setup it likes

Pairs with a baitcasting tairaba reel around 200-300g, PE0.6-1 line and a 4-6lb fluorocarbon leader.

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.