Smith OFFSHORESTICK HSJ-SSL

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$222,85

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Length6'4"
Lure rating50g (64/3L) / 75g (64/2L) / 100g (64/L)

Packed in Japan
Tracked shipping
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Eligible returns

Description

Smith OFFSHORESTICK HSJ-SSL (オフショアスティック HSJ スーパーライトシリーズ) is a one-piece spinning rod series with a hyper full-solid carbon blank running unbroken from tip to butt, built specifically for super light jigging.

Smith's official page lists target species across the series as isaki (grunt), madai (red seabream), tachiuo (largehead hairtail), seabass, oh-aji (large horse mackerel) and saba (mackerel). This listing carries three models: HSJ-SSL64/3L (126g, lure to 50g), HSJ-SSL64/2L (131g, lure to 75g) and HSJ-SSL64/L (136g, lure to 100g), all 6'4" with PE 1.0 line rating.

Specs

Rod type: Spinning (full-solid, super light jigging)
Length: 6'4"
Pieces: 1
Lure rating: 50g (64/3L) / 75g (64/2L) / 100g (64/L)
Line rating: PE1.0
Model: HSJ-SSL

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: Spinning (full-solid, super light jigging)
Length: 6'4"
Pieces: 1
Lure rating: 50g (64/3L) / 75g (64/2L) / 100g (64/L)
Line rating: PE1.0
Model: HSJ-SSL

What makes it different

Built to fish, not just to sell

The blank

A hyper full-solid carbon blank running unbroken from tip to butt gives HSJ-SSL a sensitive, connected feel through super light jigging, transmitting jig strikes and bottom taps clearly despite the light overall rating.

What it's built for

Built for super light jigging across a broad range of species: isaki, madai, tachiuo, seabass, oh-aji and saba, where a light jig head needs a rod sensitive enough to read subtle bites.

How it fishes

Choose the 3L (to 50g) for the lightest jigs and calmest current, the 2L (to 75g) as the middle ground, or the L (to 100g) when current or depth calls for a heavier jig.

The setup it likes

Pairs with a light jigging spinning reel around 3000-4000, PE1.0 line and a 3-5lb 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.