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Abu Garcia JDM Prototype Rod Madness

Opportunities to buy premium Japanese Domestic Market rods at this price simply don't come around very often. Reduced from $399 to just $99, the Abu Garcia Salty Stage KR-X Prototype range delivers high-end JDM performance for just a quarter of the original price. Built on lightweight TAF (Triarchy Force) blanks using 100% Japanese Toray Nanoalloy carbon, these rods are designed to maximise sensitivity, strength and lifting power without unnecessary weight. Available in both Light Rock models (Spin and Overhead) as well as Jigging models (Spin and Overhead), there's a specialised option available whether you're casting lures, working soft plastics or dropping jigs in deeper water. If you've ever wanted to experience the refinement and technology of a premium JDM rod without the premium price tag, this deal is one of the standout bargains of the entire sale.


Sale price $99.99 AUD Regular price $399.99
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The Specs

The Specs
ModelTypeLengthPE RatingCast WeightPiece
Model SALTY STAGE KR-X 911S Type Spin Length 9'11 PE Rating PE 0.8-1.5 Cast Weight 7-40 Grams Piece 2
Model SALTY STAGE KR-X 109S Type Spin Length 10'9 PE Rating PE 0.8-1.5 Cast Weight 7-40 Grams Piece 2
Model SALTY STAGE KR-X 97B Type Baitcast - Overhead Length 9'7 PE Rating PE 0.8-2 Cast Weight 7-40 Grams Piece 2
Model SALTY STAGE KR-X 63SJ Type Spin Jig Length 6'3 PE Rating PE 3 Cast Weight MAX 180 Grams Piece 1
Model SALTY STAGE KR-X 64SJ Type Spin Jig Length 6'4 PE Rating PE 2.5 Cast Weight MAX 150 Grams Piece 1
Model SALTY STAGE KR-X 63SJ Type Overhead Jig Length 6'3 PE Rating PE 0.5-1.2 Cast Weight 20-80 Grams Piece 1

Product Description

Blank Construction

  • Built using Abu Garcia's TAF (Triarchy Force) manufacturing process.
  • Constructed from 100% Japanese Toray Nanoalloy carbon fibre, a premium carbon material developed to improve strength and impact resistance while maintaining a lightweight blank.
  • The TAF process allows the blank to maintain high rigidity and lifting power without adding unnecessary wall thickness or weight.
  • Designed to provide exceptional sensitivity, allowing anglers to detect subtle bites and changes in lure action while still having impressive torque under load.
  • Fast and crisp blank recovery helps improve casting accuracy and lure control.
  • The rods are known for feeling surprisingly powerful for their weight, particularly in the jigging models.

Guides

  • Fitted with Fuji KR Concept guide systems.
  • Utilise Fuji Alconite guide rings, which are lightweight, durable and braid-friendly.
  • KR Concept layouts are designed to reduce line slap and improve line management, especially with braided lines.
  • Smaller, lighter guide trains help keep overall rod weight down and improve blank responsiveness.
  • The guide placement enhances casting distance and accuracy while maintaining sensitivity throughout the blank.
  • Corrosion-resistant Fuji components make them suitable for demanding saltwater applications.
Abu Garcia JDM Prototype Rod Madness
  • 5 stars: 25 (93%)
  • 4 stars: 2 (7%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Kendall W.
Spin Jig - 6'4, 1pc, PE #Max 2.5, Max 150 Grams

Awesome value....
Get more stock pls

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Matthew K.
Spin Jig - 6'4, 1pc, PE #Max 2.5, Max 150 Grams

Quality gear

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Andrew D.

Love em!

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Simon G.

Mint bit of gear

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Phill H.

Awesome sale price of a great rod

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Du H.
Spin - 10'9, 2pc, PE #0.8/1.5, 7-40 Grams

Better than I expected

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nigel r.
Spin - 10'9, 2pc, PE #0.8/1.5, 7-40 Grams

Excellent for light surf jigging, caught 2 respectable tailor on it's first outing. Being so light, a pleasure to use :)
Quick dispatch and very well packed, although Aramex only deliver one day a week to my postcode. Very happy with the rod :)

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David H.
Spin - 10'9, 2pc, PE #0.8/1.5, 7-40 Grams

Great Rod for the price, bought 3 for myself and 2 for my son. Worth keeping an eye on ‘Deals of the Week’ as you never know what will pop up. Costumer service is excellent . My favourite tackle shop.

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Assaad E.a.

Best light rod on market for value

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cade m.

great rod all round, smooth to fish with and is light as

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Mark D.
Spin - 10'9, 2pc, PE #0.8/1.5, 7-40 Grams

Lightest rod I’ve owned. Quick delivery, great price

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Cliquey

Wow, these rods are fantastic for the price.

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Brett C.

hi i used the bait caster rod great to use get a fair bit of distance due to the length of it a bit harder to be accurate with it other than that great rod
cheers
brett

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Andrew D.
Spin - 10'9, 2pc, PE #0.8/1.5, 7-40 Grams

Very impressive jigging action on all of this range. These are a technique specific rod that perform very well within their class.

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Alex

Bloody awesome! 🤩

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Jason D.
Spin - 10'9, 2pc, PE #0.8/1.5, 7-40 Grams

Awsome rods, amazing value. You wont regret any of them.

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Luke

Great rod, packed nicely and shipped fast

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Ashkan M.
Spin - 10'9, 2pc, PE #0.8/1.5, 7-40 Grams

Excellent

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Leonardo M.

Spectacular rod!!!

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Anonymous

Great rod. However one of the guides has become loose and popped out (intact)

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sunil

best rod i ever had

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Stephen M.
Spin - 10'9, 2pc, PE #0.8/1.5, 7-40 Grams

Great rod , missed out the first time around but not this time

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Ray
Spin Jig - 6'4, 1pc, PE #Max 2.5, Max 150 Grams

Awesome Rod and reel hope you keep the great deals coming

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Suckmydick

Amazing value for money fishing rod, so good in fact I had to buy my second one...

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Ben

So far so good only been able to use it once but I plan on using it alot more in the coming months. I have it paired with a 4000 td sol with 15lb j braid and it casts nicely with 20g metal lures.

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Damian C.

This rod is such a pleasure to cast and paired with a 5000 sustain loaded with 18pound braid, flicking 1oz jig heads with 6' plastics, and some 30grm metals. Its so light you can cast it for hours with ease. Very strong in the lower butt sections but with a soft tip section it casts so well and i had no worries lifting fish or turning there head. Absolutely stoked awesome light/ medium rod. And the price at hot 🔥 tackle is the lowest around

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IVERSON

Very quick