Tenryu SWAT

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$306,45

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Size SW842S-LML SW922S-M SW932S-LML SW972S-ML SW1163S-M SW1253S-MMH SW842B-ML/M SW932B-ML/MH SW1072S-ML

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Description

SWAT (スワット) is TENRYU's SHORE-lineup seabass series built around the concept of an "evolved individuality" (進化した個性) — versatility that keeps pace with ever-changing field conditions, refined through long-term field testing to distill only the elements actually needed on the water.

All models use an unsanded blank finish for efficient, no-waste action, with C.N.T. (Carbon Nanotube) composited into the butt section for a sharp casting feel paired with resilient, backbone-retaining bend under load. Guides are titanium-frame K-guides with SiC-S rings, with foot height tuned for smooth line release. The fore grip and reel seat use Nishijin-weave carbon pipe, with a knurled seat ring for grip even with wet hands.

This listing stocks the full SWAT spinning and baitcasting lineup, from the compact bay-area run-and-gun models up to the long-range rock-shore models built for hirasuzuki (flat seabass): SW842S-LML, SW922S-M, SW932S-LML, SW972S-ML, SW1072S-ML, SW1163S-M, SW1253S-MMH, SW842B-ML/M and SW932B-ML/MH.

Target species: seabass (シーバス), including hirasuzuki on the rock-shore models.

Specs

Rod type: Spinning / Baitcasting by model
Model: SW842S-LML, SW922S-M, SW932S-LML, SW972S-ML, SW1163S-M, SW1253S-MMH, SW842B-ML/M, SW932B-ML/MH, SW1072S-ML

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 / Baitcasting by model
Model: SW842S-LML, SW922S-M, SW932S-LML, SW972S-ML, SW1163S-M, SW1253S-MMH, SW842B-ML/M, SW932B-ML/MH, SW1072S-ML

What makes it different

Built to fish, not just to sell

The blank

An unsanded blank finish gives SWAT an efficient, no-waste casting feel, with C.N.T. carbon-nanotube reinforcement in the butt delivering a sharp cast paired with resilient, backbone-retaining bend under load from titanium-frame K-guides with SiC-S rings.

What it's built for

TENRYU's SHORE-lineup seabass series built around 'evolved individuality,' spanning compact bay-area run-and-gun models up to long-range rock-shore rods built for hirasuzuki (flat seabass), refined through long-term field testing to keep only what's needed on the water.

How it fishes

Twitch and pause minnows around structure for typical seabass, or extend to longer casts and a steadier retrieve on the rock-shore models when targeting hirasuzuki in open, exposed water.

The setup it likes

Pair the bay-area models with a 2500–3000 reel on 8–12 lb line or PE 0.8–1.2, and the rock-shore SW1163S-M and SW1253S-MMH with a 4000-size reel on PE 1.5–2.0 and a heavier 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.