FOKEETO IKARI – DBL New

This rod hauls in the big fish that exceed the limit.

It features the IKARI Blank DBL with carbon core (patent no. 7061787)



Born through the fusion of IKARI Blank and DBL Structure, the new IKARI Blank DBL dispels preconceived notions of power jigging rods.
Conventional power rods held to the theory of imbuing the blank with a stiffness matched to the target fish.
However, too-stiff rod action places too great a physical burden on the angler in the fight, draining physical strength.
Control over lightweight jigs is lost as well, raising the difficulty of getting hits.
A glass-based flexible rod, meanwhile, may not suffer damage from a high load, yet its lack of crucial power to lift the fish makes landing the catch difficult.
FOKEETO IKARI DBL solves these issues from the ground up.
It lets anglers flexibly use all manner of jigs and control the fight with big fish that exceed the limits.

What is an “IKARI Blank”?

What is an “DBL Structure”?

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<< IKARI Blank DBL lists large fish >>

The secret of IKARI Blank x DBL Structure

ZENAQ has developed a wholly new power blank to raise the limit value in anglers’ battles.
IKARI Blank DBL fuses the Carbon X Carbon Structure of IKARI Blank with DBL Structure, yielding unprecedented fighting power.
The thick-walled IKARI Blank DBL stores energy in its carbon core as it bends, converting this to a powerful repulsive force to exerts massive lifting power.
Going beyond the power of stiffness alone, it greatly reduces angler fatigue through the action of the blank’s slow inward bend.
We want anglers who shoot for record-class catches to experience the potential of a rod that’s flexible and powerful, like the muscles of a wrestler.

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<< High strength through one-piece blank >>

Full-length IKARI Blank DBL for maximized durability

In addition to fusing IKARI Blank with DBL Structure, we significantly boosted the rod’s limit strength through one-piece construction.
We’ve achieved high strength that supports anglers mentally in head-to-head matches with big fish.
This is the ideal blank for power jigging, achieving smooth power drift through one-piece construction and enabling direct jig control and low-loss transmission of sensitivity.

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<< Control of varied jigs >>

Enabling action with less force
When aiming for the big sizes, situations can vary wildly.
Anglers need to control all manner of jigs according to conditions: heavy jigs in deep waters, lightweight jigs in shallow areas, long jigs, slow jigs, and more.
The powerful yet flexible IKARI Blank greatly expands the breadth of jigs that can be used, enabling varied game scenarios.
Just as in fighting a catch, anglers can also less force in controlling jigs under water pressure, preserving physical strength while luring fish.

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<< IKARI Blank DBL: gentle on tackle >>

A wide-open range of tackle settings

This supple blank boasts incredible strength in power fights, yet is gentle on lines and hooks.
This extensive adaptability allows free choice of tackle settings tailored to the sea area, current, or other conditions, creating yet another noteworthy advantage.

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HEXAGON GRIP

Design Patent No.1638907
ZENAQ’s innovative ergonomic hexagonal foregrip, known as the Hexagon Grip, is designed to fit an angler’s hands comfortably, giving him or her a huge advantage when fighting large fish.
Contoured to maximize grip with minimal pressure, your hand will not tire nearly as much as with a cylindrical handle during a fight with a large fish. Additionally, the hexagonal grip offers more precise lure control, helping you tempt more strikes from fish.

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Grip end with metal gimbal

For power fights using a harness, the end of the rod is fitted with a metal gimbal with rubber cap.
(When not using a harness, the rubber cap can be attached.)
(Used in 56-J10/53-J15)

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Spiral counter guide setting

The phenomenon of rod twisting can occur under high load when using baitcasting tackle. This rod’s spiral guide setting prevents this, offering an angler an overwhelming advantage in the fight.
The rod also boldly moves the butt guide from the center, creating a counter butt guide that takes in line from the center of the spool.
It places the butt guide extremely close to the handle to eliminate contact between the line and grip.
Combining the spiral guide setting and counter butt guide, the dedicated guide setting maximizes baitcasting tackle performance in the power game.
(Used in FB56-J10/FB53-J15 bait models)