Revolution brings destructive change. This DESTROYER is king of them all. In 1995, Yuki Ito prototyped the Destroyer of traditional bass rods, drawing upon his hand-carved ARMS to unleash an unrivaled fusion of craft and technological innovation upon the Japanese bass market. Each subsequent generation of Destroyer reached beyond the standards and conventions of their time to establish a new benchmark. A quarter-century later, “Project Living Legend” was established to ensure that each cycle of destruction and creation through innovation preserved Megabass’ rich DNA, bringing anglers ever-closer to the ideal. Guided by this spirit, the LAIHA program gave birth to a limited concept rod series in 2019, developed to test and refine standard-destroying technologies to push innovation past present limits. From this tireless effort, the 5-D Graphite System was born. Representing a paradigm shift in the blank construction process, 5-D enables a more perfect realization of the Destroyer through a new method of patterning and layering, unlocking untold potential. Thus, with each generation, all change, especially destructive, is embraced in the technological pursuit of the angling ideal. Out of this cycle, Destroyer rises anew to challenge anglers to new heights. Product Description: MBCS: Featuring a curved shape that is a marriage of structural integrity and the human form, MBCS rises from the blank to fit perfectly into the palm. This ergonomic fit not only increases grip and leverage for rod work and fighting fish, but it also transmits feedback by maximizing contact points between angler and equipment. Further, the palming grip encouraged by the MBCS is an anchor against torsional force enabling greater control. Destroyer 3D Emblem: If you look closely, the brand-new Destroyer logo has been renewed. Once again, the new logo was painted by Yuki Ito with his brush refreshing the core philosophy of the series. End Balancer: Weight-saving improvements in blank construction, thread wrapping method reel seat, and head locker design result in a lighter rod, which allows for lighter counterweights to achieve the ideal “Takumi” balance for each application. 5-D Graphite System: Newly developed through the experimental LAIHA project is the 5-D GRAPHITE SYSTEM. As the name implies, this blank construction methodology leverages five prepreg patterns to best address five elements—vertical axis, horizontal axis, oblique axis, elongation, and elasticity—and combine each in a painstaking puzzle matrix to maximize the application-specific performance of every blank. The cohesiveness of each completed puzzle enables a fusion of disparate parts, reducing the unnecessary prepreg overlap of traditional patterning and layering. This not only reduces material waste; it allows for a more precisely smooth taper and seamless load transition for truly intuitive performance. Additionally, to further reduce unnecessary weight and improve performance, it utilizes a special thin-diameter fiber, which allows for tighter, more effective guide wraps to secure the Fuji Titanium frames with SiC-S Inserts. This minimizes any negative impact that hard epoxy guide wraps can have on the natural bend-curve of the blank. Head Locking System 3: Based on the machined-aluminum head-locking structure developed in the LAIHA concept project, the new Destroyer HEAD LOCKING SYSTEM 3 is the lightest of all Destroyer series to-date, minimizing any potential interference in blank resonance and vibration transmission through the reel, in addition to highlighting the purpose-built elegance of each rod model. **Extra Shipping Fees Apply** Models: F3-610X "Bait Finesse": Finally, the Hien Finds a New Raison D’être, Powered by the Next-generation Blank Process of 5-d. The Unique Patterning and Layering Process of 5-d Enables Variable Action Taper to Unfold With Impossible Smoothness, Eliminating the Subtly Harsh Feel of Taper Transitions Under Load. Thus, the Hien Concept Reemerges as the New F3-610x Bait Finesse, Showcasing Its Delicate Fast Action Tip for Precision Control and Strong Mid-section for Confident Power. Dialed-in to Bait Finesse Cover Approaches, Long-distance Shad Plugging, and Light Cranking, the Next-generation Hien Has Arrived. Length: 6'10" Power: Medium Light Taper: Fast Lure Rating: 1/4oz - 5/8oz Line Rating: 6lb - 14lb F4.5-611X "OneTen Special": The Destroyer Oneten Special Delivers Improved Castability and Effortless Cadence, Allowing Anglers to Maximize the Potential of Their Megabass Jerkbaits. Proprietary Multi-axis Hybrid Graphite System Yields a Blank That Feels Poised to Unleash Furious Casts, While Also Holding a Surprising Amount of Power to Control Lure and Fight Alike.Crisp, Lightweight Blank and Fast Taper Combine to Significantly Reduce Blank Reverberations Between Jerks, and Transmit Angler Input More Quickly and Precisely. This Increases Sensitivity Between Jerks for Improved Bite Detection, While Also Requiring Less Energy to Generate the Same Amount of Lure Action.Shortened Rear Grip Further Improves Rod Cadence Ergonomics, for Truly Unrivaled Precision and Performance. Not Limited to Jerkbaits, the Oneten Special is Also Well-suited for Those Top Water Applications That Rely on Cadence and Angler Input to Impart Lure Action. Length: 6'11" Power: Medium Taper: Fast Lure Rating: 3/8oz - 3/4oz Line Rating: 8lb - 20lb F4.5-71X "The Dark Sleeper": The F4.5-71x the Dark Sleeper is the Key to the Stubborn Lock of Dormant Deep Fish, Enabling Precision Presentation of Light Texas Rigs, Bottom-tracing Swimbaits, Bladed Swim Jigs and Worms. The Exquisite Tension of the 7’ Blank is Tuned for That Improbable Balance of Sensitive Rod Work and Overwhelming Lifting Power, Swiftly Translating Whip-quick Hooksets Into Culls From the Deep. 5-d Graphite System Transfers Load With Studied Ease, Allowing the Dark Sleeper’s Fast Taper Design to Draw the Fight Into the Blank’s Powerful Mid-section to Dominate Surging Targets. Not Limited Solely to High-precision Deep Approaches, the F4.5-71x Also Demonstrates Excellent Light Texas and Small Jig Pitching Performance Amongst Light Cover. Length: 7'1" Power: Medium Heavy Taper: Fast Lure Rating: 1/4oz - 1oz Line Rating: 8lb - 20lb F5-70X "Madbull": The F5-70x Mad Bull Comfortably Corrals the Hard-charging Action of Deep Crankbaits, Vibrations and Medium-sized Swimbaits, and Subdues Recklessly Fighting Fish With the Surprising Strength of Its 5-d Blank. Regular Taper Design, Supercharged With the 5-d’s High-tension Construction, Provides a Wellspring of Readily Available Power, Enabling Confident Angling Even in Mat Cover Pockets Requiring Subtle Precision. Length: 7'0" Power: Medium Heavy Taper: Regular Lure Rating: 3/8oz - 1oz Line Rating: 10lb - 25lb F7-70X "Tequila Baccarac": The F7-70x Tequila Baccarac is an Extra-heavy Powered Regular Taper Rod Ideally Suited to the Challenges of Versatile Monster Hunting. With the 5-d Graphite System’s High-tension and High-torque Power Coursing Through Its Veins, the F7-70x Displays a Tenacious Ability to Control Swimbaits, Big Baits and Larger Frogs Like the Big Gabot in and Around Heavy Cover. Impeccably Balanced, Resolutely Powerful and Surprisingly Versatile, the Tequila of Baccarac is an Unparalleled Monster Hunter. Length: 7'0" Power: Extra Heavy Taper: Regular Lure Rating: 3/4oz - 4oz Line Rating: 12lb - 30lb F5-72X "Daemos": The Destroyer Daemos Inherits Its Core Dna From the Destroyer Racing Condition and Orochi Xx Diablo Spec-r, Building Upon This Heritage to Take Single Hook Applications to the Next Level. With a Stronger and More Sensitive Blank, Daemos Detects Those Nearly Imperceptible Follow-bites During Swimming Retrieves, and Drives Thick-gauge Steel Home for Decisive Hooksets.Lightweight Construction Does Little to Obscure the Blank’s Undeniable Power, Allowing for Nimble Responsiveness on the Water. Daemos Loads With a Silky-smooth Bend for Instinctive Casting Feel, Inspiring Professional-grade Sniper Casts to Tight Targets. Length: 7'2" Power: Medium + Taper: Fast Lure Rating: 3/8oz - 1oz Line Rating: 8lb - 20lb F6-73X "FMJ": Built for Bottom-contact Domination, the Fmj Delivers Refined Sensitivity, Intuitive Loading Characteristics, and a Silky-smooth Power Delivery. Designed With the Perfect Upper Blank Tension to Navigate Gnarly Terrain and the Ability to Transmit Contact and Composition With Surprising Clarity, Fmj Brings Jigs to Life With Devastating Effectiveness. Length: 7'3" Power: Medium Heavy Taper: Fast Lure Rating: 3/8oz - 1oz Line Rating: 10lb - 25lb F7-75X "BMG": Fmj’s Bigger Brother, Bmg, Unlike Its Sibling, Has a Slightly Softer Tip Section to Facilitate Bottom Dragging With Swing-heads, Football Jigs and Carolina Rigs Where a Bit More “give” is Required to Prevent Targets From Feeling Unnatural Blank Tension on the Bite. Bmg’s Blank Loads With Decisive Power for Control Over Heavier Jig Offerings and Powerful Hooksets. Length: 7'5" Power: Heavy Taper: Fast Lure Rating: 1/2oz - 1.25oz Line Rating: 12lb - 25lb F7.5-76X "Mark 56": Built to send five to eight-inch swimbaits and large treble hooked offerings into the unknown in search of trophy-class targets, the Mark 56 is a refinement of the previous generation Mark 48 and a step up in both power and length from its JDM sibling, Tequila Baccarac. With beefed-up blank diameter forincreased torque and an incomparably smooth 5D construction, Mark 56 loads effortlessly for intuitive cast performance and heavyweight fights, absorbing the fiercest head shakes with practiced calm. Length: 7'6" Power: Heavy Taper: Medium Fast Lure Rating: 1/2oz - 3.5oz Line Rating: 15lb - 30lb F7.5-711X "Jungle Seven": Designed for flipping and light-pitching in and around jungle-cover areas with smooth power, intuitive feel, and perfect balance of torque, sensitivity and give. Refined tip section picks up light bites and imparts precise action, transferring load with nearly imperceptible ease. Length: 7'11" Power: Heavy Taper: Medium Fast Lure Rating: 1/2oz - 2oz Line Rating: 15lb - 30lb F5-75X "Javelin": Developed for treble-hook lure deployment at long ranges, javelin has the length and power to set the hook at the end of a formidable cast—all while retaining that supple “give” necessary to keep finicky trebles pinned throughout the fight. Length: 7'5" Power: Medium + Taper: Medium Fast Lure Rating: 3/8oz - 1oz Line Rating: 8lb - 20lb
