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BEARING DOWN EXTREME F5-66X
The legendary bass fishing documentary series X-BITES's first-generation angler, Yuki Ito, brings back the iconic model F5-66X, which once dominated Lake Biwa’s North Basin and reservoirs across Japan. Revived with the latest 5D Graphite System, the "Bearing Down" awakens to take on modern fishing fields with unparalleled performance.
The rod's remarkably enhanced shaft tension sets it apart from traditional high-modulus graphite rods. During high-load situations, such as casting or fighting fish, it distributes the load across a wide area, delivering a flexible torque performance. This new-generation rod offers a unique high-modulus performance without the stiff feel, providing an entirely new sensation.
Designed for versatile applications, it excels with 3/8 oz. jigs, Texas rigs, free rigs, spinnerbaiting through jungle cover, blade bait searches in weed-heavy areas, and accurately casting high-density weightless soft baits into tight cover. This rod demands creativity from anglers looking to break through tough conditions and outfish the competition with an overwhelming catch advantage.
The name of this rod stems from its development phase in 1996, just before the debut of its first-generation model, when relentless success in lunker catches during testing destroyed the reels it was paired with. This designer's spec model is crafted for anglers who are determined to outfish everyone else.
| Sub Name | BEARING DOWN EXTREME F5-66X |
| Length | 6'6" |
| Action | EX.FAST |
| Lure Capacity | 1/4 - 1 oz. |
| Line Capacity | 10 - 25 lb. |
| Weight | 107 g |
| Sections | 1 piece |
| Carbon Content | -- |
| Other 1 | -- |
| JAN CODE | 4513473533006 |
Description
BEARING DOWN EXTREME F5-66X
The legendary bass fishing documentary series X-BITES's first-generation angler, Yuki Ito, brings back the iconic model F5-66X, which once dominated Lake Biwa’s North Basin and reservoirs across Japan. Revived with the latest 5D Graphite System, the "Bearing Down" awakens to take on modern fishing fields with unparalleled performance.
The rod's remarkably enhanced shaft tension sets it apart from traditional high-modulus graphite rods. During high-load situations, such as casting or fighting fish, it distributes the load across a wide area, delivering a flexible torque performance. This new-generation rod offers a unique high-modulus performance without the stiff feel, providing an entirely new sensation.
Designed for versatile applications, it excels with 3/8 oz. jigs, Texas rigs, free rigs, spinnerbaiting through jungle cover, blade bait searches in weed-heavy areas, and accurately casting high-density weightless soft baits into tight cover. This rod demands creativity from anglers looking to break through tough conditions and outfish the competition with an overwhelming catch advantage.
The name of this rod stems from its development phase in 1996, just before the debut of its first-generation model, when relentless success in lunker catches during testing destroyed the reels it was paired with. This designer's spec model is crafted for anglers who are determined to outfish everyone else.
| Sub Name | BEARING DOWN EXTREME F5-66X |
| Length | 6'6" |
| Action | EX.FAST |
| Lure Capacity | 1/4 - 1 oz. |
| Line Capacity | 10 - 25 lb. |
| Weight | 107 g |
| Sections | 1 piece |
| Carbon Content | -- |
| Other 1 | -- |
| JAN CODE | 4513473533006 |
