Tenryu BAY BLAZE

New from Japan

$222,85

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Size BBZ 642S-LML BBZ 682S-ML BBZ 702S-M BBZ 732S-MMH BBZ 682B-MLM BBZ 682B-X BBZ 601B-XXX BBZ 6112S-MH BBZ 672S-M

Length6'4"–7'3" (1.93–2.21 m)
PowerLML–MH by model

Packed in Japan
Tracked shipping
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Eligible returns

Description

BAY BLAZE (ベイブレイズ) is TENRYU's OFF SHORE bay-area casting series, built for casting games around reefs, mangroves and bay waters nationwide. The lineup runs from technical pin-spot models to long-cast models, covering seabass along with general light boat-fishing games including Spanish mackerel (サワラ) and small-to-medium migratory fish.

Blanks use a minimal-coating unsanded finish for lighter weight, with C.N.T. (Carbon Nanotube) composited into the butt section for added resilience. Guides are stainless-frame K-guides with SiC rings, and the fore grip and reel seat use Nishijin-weave carbon pipe.

This listing stocks the full BAY BLAZE spinning and baitcasting lineup: BBZ642S-LML, BBZ672S-M, BBZ682S-ML, BBZ702S-M, BBZ732S-MMH, BBZ6112S-MH, BBZ682B-MLM, BBZ682B-X and BBZ601B-XXX.

Target species: seabass (シーバス), Spanish mackerel (サワラ), black seabream (黒鯛) and small pelagic fish.

Specs

Rod type: Spinning / Baitcasting by model
Length: 6'4"–7'3" (1.93–2.21 m)
Power: LML–MH by model
Pieces: 2
Model: BBZ642S-LML, BBZ672S-M, BBZ682S-ML, BBZ702S-M, BBZ732S-MMH, BBZ6112S-MH, BBZ682B-MLM, BBZ682B-X, BBZ601B-XXX

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
Length: 6'4"–7'3" (1.93–2.21 m)
Power: LML–MH by model
Pieces: 2
Model: BBZ642S-LML, BBZ672S-M, BBZ682S-ML, BBZ702S-M, BBZ732S-MMH, BBZ6112S-MH, BBZ682B-MLM, BBZ682B-X, BBZ601B-XXX

What makes it different

Built to fish, not just to sell

The blank

An unsanded, minimal-coating finish keeps the Bay Blaze's blank light, and C.N.T. carbon-nanotube reinforcement in the butt adds resilience without extra bulk, giving a crisp casting feel matched to stainless K-guides with SiC rings.

What it's built for

Built for casting games around reefs, mangroves and bay waters nationwide, from technical pin-spot models for tight cover to long-cast models for open water, covering seabass, Spanish mackerel, black seabream and small pelagic fish.

How it fishes

Suits a range of retrieves from a slow, twitch-and-pause presentation for seabass around structure to a faster straight retrieve for Spanish mackerel and pelagics, with guide spacing tuned to each model's casting distance.

The setup it likes

Match the lighter LML and ML models to a 2500–3000 reel on 8–12 lb line or PE 0.8–1.2, and the heavier MH models to a 4000-size reel on 16–20 lb line or PE 1.5–2.0 with a matching 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.