Finetail Begins - Major Craft
Finetail Begins - Major Craft
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Enter a more rewarding world of trout fishing.
Finetail Begins focuses on three essentials for starting native-trout fishing: easy casting, precise lure control and reliable hook-setting. These support the Finetail theme of a refined feel in use. Varied lengths and powers allow anglers to choose a rod suited to their waters and style, and enjoy encounters with wild trout in clear, cold water.
Spec
FFB-422UL
Model : Mountain Stream model
Rod Style : Spinning
Length : 4'2"
Sections : 2-Piece
Rod Weight : 68g
Power : Ultra Light
Action : Regular Fast
Lure Weight : 1-8g
Braid Rating : PE #0.2-0.6
Mono Rating : 2-6lb
A manageable length for headwaters and overgrown streams. It handles 4-5cm minnows and varied side, underhand and other precise casts. Spinning tackle casts light lures easily, suiting mountain streams during the main season.
FFB-462UL
Model : Mountain Stream model
Rod Style : Spinning
Length : 4'6"
Length Metric : 1.372m
Sections : 2-Piece
Rod Weight : 67g
Power : Ultra Light
Action : Regular Fast
Lure Weight : 1-8g
Braid Rating : PE #0.2-0.6
Mono Rating : 2-6lb
A compact length and short grip support accurate casts in restricted spaces. The supple tip works for flip casts, while the blank loads clearly for precise side casts and controlled presentations.
FFB-502UL
Model : Mountain Stream model
Rod Style : Spinning
Length : 5'0"
Length Metric : 1.524m
Sections : 2-Piece
Rod Weight : 71g
Power : Ultra Light
Action : Regular Fast
Lure Weight : 1-8g
Braid Rating : PE #0.2-0.6
Mono Rating : 2-6lb
Covers sinking and floating minnows, spoons and spinners. A smoothly bending blank loads with small movements for accurate casts, while the slim, responsive carbon design supports fast-paced peak-season fishing.
FFB-532UL
Model : Mountain Stream model
Rod Style : Spinning
Length : 5'3"
Length Metric : 1.6m
Sections : 2-Piece
Rod Weight : 73.5g
Power : Ultra Light
Action : Regular Fast
Lure Weight : 1-8g
Braid Rating : PE #0.2-0.6
Mono Rating : 2-6lb
A versatile 5'3" length for close presentations and reaching across the current. The deep-bending blank makes casting easy and fights enjoyable, covering 4-5cm sinking minnows, floating minnows and moving lures.
FFB-562UL+
Model : Mountain Stream model
Rod Style : Spinning
Length : 5'6"
Length Metric : 1.676m
Sections : 2-Piece
Rod Weight : 77g
Power : Ultra Light Plus
Action : Regular Fast
Lure Weight : 1-10g
Braid Rating : PE #0.2-0.6
Mono Rating : 2-8lb
For situations where UL feels too light and L too strong. UL+ combines delicate UL control with L-class butt power, suiting deeper spots, rivers with larger fish and autumn fishing. It covers 4-6cm minnows with light handling and balanced power.
FFB-622L
Model : Mid Stream model
Rod Style : Spinning
Length : 6'2"
Length Metric : 1.88m
Sections : 2-Piece
Rod Weight : 89.5g
Power : Light
Action : Regular Fast
Lure Weight : 2-12g
Braid Rating : PE #0.3-0.8
Mono Rating : 3-8lb
Covers 4-7cm minnows through spoons. A delicate tip and strong butt handle unexpected larger fish, from open upper reaches to middle and main rivers with trout over 30cm and rainbow trout.
FFB-6112ML
Model : Mid Stream model
Rod Style : Spinning
Length : 6'11"
Length Metric : 2.108m
Sections : 2-Piece
Rod Weight : 97g
Power : Medium Light
Action : Regular Fast
Lure Weight : 3-18g
Braid Rating : PE #0.4-1.0
Mono Rating : 6-12lb
A manageable length for structure in middle and main rivers or locations with limited casting space. A torque-rich blank controls deep-diving and heavy-sinking minnows for medium to large fish in deep water and current.
FFB-722L
Model : Mid Stream model
Rod Style : Spinning
Length : 7'2"
Length Metric : 2.184m
Sections : 2-Piece
Rod Weight : 98.5g
Power : Light
Action : Regular Fast
Lure Weight : 2-12g
Braid Rating : PE #0.3-0.8
Mono Rating : 3-8lb
For technical middle- and main-river fishing with lures around 7cm. Delicate rod work attracts feeding trout, while a following blank bend helps retain fish running quickly through strong riffles.
FFB-762ML
Model : Mid Stream model
Rod Style : Spinning
Length : 7'6"
Length Metric : 2.286m
Sections : 2-Piece
Rod Weight : 104g
Power : Medium Light
Action : Regular Fast
Lure Weight : 3-18g
Braid Rating : PE #0.4-1.0
Mono Rating : 6-12lb
A basic lake and main-river model for 5-8cm minnows and distance casts with spoons up to 18g. Its downstream emphasis makes deep-minnow actions easier on the wrist, with butt power for large fish.
FFB-762MH
Model : Main Stream model
Rod Style : Spinning
Length : 7'6"
Length Metric : 2.286m
Sections : 2-Piece
Rod Weight : 111g
Power : Medium Heavy
Action : Regular Fast
Lure Weight : 5-28g
Braid Rating : PE #0.4-1.5
Mono Rating : 8-20lb
A manageable length for large main-river trout, marsh rivers and lakes with limited casting space. Slightly larger guides help in freezing conditions and accommodate direct nylon line or thick leaders. The blank loads lures up to 28g and supports close-range fights with large fish.
FFB-862MH
Model : Main Stream model
Rod Style : Spinning
Length : 8'6"
Length Metric : 2.59m
Sections : 2-Piece
Rod Weight : 133.5g
Power : Medium Heavy
Action : Regular Fast
Lure Weight : 5-28g
Braid Rating : PE #0.4-1.5
Mono Rating : 8-20lb
Covers main-river cherry salmon and lake fishing. A regular taper handles minnows and spoons while absorbing large-fish runs. It casts deep minnows and spoons up to 28g, with slightly larger guides for distance and cold-weather use.
FFB-B422UL
Model : Bait Casting Game model
Rod Style : Baitcasting
Length : 4'2"
Length Metric : 1.27m
Sections : 2-Piece
Rod Weight : 71.5g
Power : Ultra Light
Action : Regular
Lure Weight : 1.5-8g
Braid Rating : PE #0.2-0.6
Mono Rating : 2-6lb
For accurate short-range flip, underhand and side casts to small targets. It helps negotiate fallen timber and overhangs to reach fish holding in difficult positions.
FFB-B462UL
Model : Bait Casting Game model
Rod Style : Baitcasting
Length : 4'6"
Length Metric : 1.372m
Sections : 2-Piece
Rod Weight : 77.5g
Power : Ultra Light
Action : Regular
Lure Weight : 1.5-8g
Braid Rating : PE #0.2-0.6
Mono Rating : 2-6lb
A basic modern stream length for efficient flip, underhand and side casts. It casts the frequently used 4-5cm minnow sizes comfortably and repeatedly.
FFB-B4102UL
Model : Bait Casting Game model
Rod Style : Baitcasting
Length : 4'10"
Length Metric : 1.473m
Sections : 2-Piece
Rod Weight : 80.5g
Power : Ultra Light
Action : Regular
Lure Weight : 1.5-8g
Braid Rating : PE #0.2-0.6
Mono Rating : 2-6lb
A balanced 4'10" length for close, precise casts through moderate distance. The regular taper lets the angler feel the lure load and control 4-6cm minnows, with extra butt power for unexpected large fish.
