Xesta BLACK STAR ROCK

New from Japan

$273,00

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Length6'11"–9'3" (by model)
PowerM–MMH by model

Packed in Japan
Tracked shipping
Secure payment
Eligible returns

Description

BLACK STAR ROCK (ブラックスターロック) is Xesta's easy-to-handle rockfish rod series, built to cover rockfish game across Japan — from northern rockfish (soi) and greenling (ainame) to southern grouper species up to roughly 2kg — fishable from both shore and boat.

The lineup is built in 2-piece construction from Toray T-1100G carbon for a thinner, stronger blank with added torque.

Specs

Rod type: Spinning
Length: 6'11"–9'3" (by model)
Power: M–MMH by model
Pieces: 2

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: 6'11"–9'3" (by model)
Power: M–MMH by model
Pieces: 2

What makes it different

Built to fish, not just to sell

The blank

2-piece Toray T-1100G blanks built thinner and stronger with added torque, giving an easy-to-handle rod with enough backbone to pull structure-oriented rockfish away from cover before they can bury into rock or kelp.

What it's built for

Covers rockfish game across Japan, from northern soi and ainame to southern grouper species up to roughly 2kg, fishable from both shore and boat across a range of depths and structure types.

How it fishes

Suits jig-head and soft-plastic rockfish techniques worked tight to structure, with enough power in the blank to lift fish clear once hooked before they can reach cover and cut the line on rock.

The setup it likes

Pair with a 2500–3000 spinning reel, PE0.8–1.5 mainline and a fluorocarbon leader suited to rocky structure, sizing the reel to the specific model's power and the depth of water being fished.

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.