Standup Tuna 74/25

Push beyond your limits and enter the real battle.

In recent years, bluefin tuna weighing over 100 kg have become a realistic target in the waters around Japan. This is no longer just "fishing," but a battle worthy of the name. To realize the ideal of "single-handedly engaging in a head-on fight with the rod held upright," the Stand-Up Tuna series was developed.

The conventional mainstream method relies on the strength of the reel and line, resulting in a "tug-of-war" style of fighting. However, this style tends to prolong the fight because the rod's recoil force is not easily transmitted to the fish, making it difficult to apply pressure. In particular, at the crucial moment of 30 meters remaining, it is possible to raise the rod and efficiently transmit the lifting power to the target. And above all, the instinctive desire of anglers to confront large fish head-on is the origin of stand-up tuna fishing.

Traditional tuna rods were predominantly stiff, powerful rods, but these required considerable physical strength and stamina, placing a significant burden on the angler. Conversely, rods designed with flexibility in mind to absorb the load lacked sufficient lifting power, often resulting in a "fight of just enduring" where the rod remained bent and the fish wouldn't surface.

The Stand-Up Tuna series seamlessly blends these seemingly contradictory elements through cutting-edge design technology. It achieves both ease of use for anglers and sufficient lifting power to bring large tuna weighing up to 100kg to the surface. Furthermore, its design allows for durability even when the rod is held upright, making the angler's instinctive desire for a head-on battle a reality.

grip

The rod is designed to be in the optimal position for easy and forceful reeling when held upright in the gimbal. The dimensions also allow for easy access to the grip end from under your arm when maneuvering around fish at the boat's edge.

grip

Depending on the model, DPS, DPS-H, and aluminum reel seats are used.

guide

guide

Jigging rods prioritize strength, featuring RB+HB guides for baitcasting rods and a large-diameter MNSG guide system for spinning rods.

Grip end

All models are equipped with an aluminum gimbal to accommodate fighting techniques using a gimbal pin.

 

 

 

With its unique design that allows for a fighting style with the rod held at a vertical angle, it's possible to continuously apply overwhelming pressure to the target and easily fight for extended periods with high drag loads. This series realizes a new style of standing fight unlike anything before, maximizing the efficiency of extreme lifting power. The conventional mainstream is a "tug-of-war" fight that relies on the strength of the reel and line, but in this style, the rod's recoil force is not easily transmitted to the fish, making it difficult to apply pressure and tending to prolong the fight. In particular, at the crucial moment with 30 meters remaining, it is possible to hold the rod upright and efficiently transmit lifting power to the target. And above all, the instinctive desire of anglers to confront large fish head-on is the origin of Stand-Up Tuna. The Stand-Up Tuna series fuses these seemingly contradictory elements at a high level with the latest design technology. It achieves both operability that "feels easy" for the angler and sufficient lifting power to bring up large tuna in the 100kg class. Furthermore, its design, which allows it to withstand being held upright, makes the angler's instinctive desire for a head-on battle a reality.

STANDUP TUNA74/25

This 7-foot-4-inch mid-length rod boasts excellent castability, making it ideal for targeting fast-moving schools of fish and enticing them to bite. The tip and belly bend smoothly, providing a balanced design that is easy for the angler to handle even when the rod is held upright under high drag. It offers immense lifting power, and its rebound force synergistically enhances casting, resulting in greater casting distance.

FEATURE

grip

It features a locking nut to prevent loosening and a reinforced reel seat with high durability. It securely holds large reels even in the most demanding fighting situations.

grip

The MNSG guide system offers unparalleled reliability under extremely high loads. The guides are secured using a custom-blended resin that is highly resistant to cracking and possesses superior toughness, resulting in exceptional strength and durability.

Grip end

A gimbal cap is included. (Please remove it before actual fishing.)

Grip end

The grip end features an aluminum gimbal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Model	Overall length (ft.)	Total length (cm)	Storage dimensions (cm)	Number of sections	Standard weight (g)	MAX Drag	Line class (PE)	Lure weight (g)	guide	Grip (mm)
ST74/25	7'4"	224	149	2	484	25kg/60°	8-12	MAX 300g	MNST16-RVSG40	F/270 R440

<About Max Drag Value>
Max drag is the maximum load capacity when held horizontally. Up to 80% of the maximum value is the recommended initial drag setting for actual fishing, and you should adjust the drag as needed depending on the situation during the fight. The actual breaking strength is more than the maximum drag value, but a safety margin is included to protect against sudden loads due to drag performance and condition, boat rocking, or when a fish suddenly takes off.