Smith TROUTIN' CAST TACTIST

From $368.35 USD

Smith TROUTIN' CAST TACTIST

$374.54 USD

Leaves Japan in 3–8 business days

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Shipping, duty & returns

Length4'2"-5'3" by model

Description

TROUTIN' CAST TACTIST, produced by Hitoshi Hiramoto, is Smith's fast-action native-trout baitcasting rod.

With modern baitcasting reels having advanced so far that backlash is no longer something to fear, TACTIST is built to throw a satisfying trajectory, work the lure exactly as intended, and feel bites through a sensitive, tactile touch — the name is coined from the Latin root for "touch."

All models are 2-piece; blank material is 24t+30t graphite, unsanded finish; guides are Fuji titanium-frame Torzite on all models in a micro K-guide setting, with the top guide alone using a titanium-frame SiC ring. A neodymium magnet hook keeper (patent pending) is built into the front cork.

Shipping & returns

Rod shipping depends on the rod's length and is priced at checkout, before you pay.

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Packed in Japan; leaves Japan in 3–8 business days, tracked. US import duty is shown at checkout; nothing to pay on delivery. 30-day returns on unused items; return postage is paid by the customer. See our returns policy.

Packed in Japan Tracked shipping to your door 30-day returns on unused items Genuine Japanese-market stock

The numbers

Full spec sheet

Rod type: Baitcasting
Length: 4'2"-5'3" by model
Pieces: 2
Best for: Native-trout baitcasting, fast-action
Target species: Trout, Perch
Model: TACTIST

Information

The blank

A fast-action 24t+30t graphite blank throws a satisfying, controlled trajectory with modern low-profile baitcasters, working a lure exactly as intended while feeling bites through a sensitive, tactile touch.

What it's built for

Built for native-trout stream fishing with baitcasting tackle, where backlash is no longer the concern it once was and anglers want the accuracy and drag control a casting reel gives on tight water.

How it fishes

A neodymium magnet hook keeper built into the front cork keeps a spare lure secure between casts, and titanium-frame Torzite guides in a micro K-guide setting keep the outfit light and low-friction.

The setup it likes

Pairs with a shallow-spool baitfinesse casting reel on 2-6lb fluorocarbon, matched to spoons, spinners and small minnow plugs.

Before you buy

Straight answers

How is it priced?

We aim to beat your local price. We ship direct from Japan, cutting out the overseas middleman, and shipping is shown at checkout before you pay.

When does my order leave Japan?

Orders are packed in Japan and leave within 3–8 business days, tracked. You get a tracking number by email the moment it ships.

How long does delivery take?

Every rod leaves Japan in 3–8 business days, tracked. Checkout shows the shipping options for your rod and country, with their price and delivery estimate, before you pay.

Will I be charged import duty or tax?

US import duty is shown as its own line at checkout, before you pay. Your parcel then travels duty-paid, so there is nothing to pay on delivery.

Is it genuine stock?

Yes. Every item is genuine Japanese-market stock, sourced in Japan from an established Japanese wholesaler and shipped straight to you. Never marketplace resellers.