Xesta Catapult Limited

New from Japan

$484,70

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Length8'3"
Lure rating150–180 g by model

Packed in Japan
Tracked shipping
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Eligible returns

Description

Xesta Catapult Limited (カタパルトリミテッド) is a fully limited-production version of the Catapult offshore casting rod, built with an all-titanium guide set and tuned specifically for cast feel.

S83-8 limited is the power-8 model, prioritizing tip suppleness and accuracy across a wide range of plugs, with butt power that absorbs and lifts against tuna and hiramasa (goldstriped amberjack) runs. S83-10 limited is the power-10 model built to endure long fights against fish over 100kg, pairing a sharp casting feel with a parabolic taper that minimizes power loss.

Specs

Rod type: Spinning
Length: 8'3"
Lure rating: 150–180 g by model
Line rating: PE 8–10

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.

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The numbers

Full spec sheet

Rod type: Spinning
Length: 8'3"
Lure rating: 150–180 g by model
Line rating: PE 8–10

What makes it different

Built to fish, not just to sell

The blank

A fully limited-production Catapult build with an all-titanium guide set tuned specifically for cast feel; the power-8 model favours tip suppleness and accuracy, the power-10 model uses a parabolic taper that minimizes power loss on long fights.

What it's built for

Suited to offshore casting at tuna and hiramasa (goldstriped amberjack), with the power-10 built to endure fights against fish over 100kg and the power-8 favouring accuracy and tip suppleness across a broader range of plugs.

How it fishes

Casts a wide range of plugs at distance, with butt power absorbing and lifting against hard runs before a long, parabolic fight, all through an all-titanium guide set tuned specifically for cast feel.

The setup it likes

Pair with a large offshore spinning reel, PE8 (power-8) or PE10 (power-10) mainline and a heavy fluorocarbon leader, matching drag capacity to the fish size and fight length each model is built for.

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.