Truth White Insight 7415
Tsugaru Strait "TRUTH JAPAN" strongest model aiming for single fight against bluefin tuna over 200kg
7ft 4 inch PE12-15 compatible
2022
After repeated fights in the Tsugaru Strait with 170kg and more, the idea of a new model came up.
"The goal is a single fight against over 200kg"
Not just strong
Power and tone according to the boat's follow
Power balance suitable for fighting in the strait's rapids
Rod stroke and bending fulcrum when turning
Tone and strength that can be subjected to even higher loads
Material composition that can absorb the burden on the body while standing the rod for a long time
(Lightness is not required for this model, the blank composition uses a lot of glass material.)
The first proto that challenged a completely different composition from the past after repeated exchanges with Captain Kikuchi of Hakodate STEEL.
Features of the lineup so far
● 1pc structure consisting of one blank up to the grip end
WhiteInsight 611 12
When fighting, the reel seat or the holding part of the front grip is the fulcrum, and the rod bends slightly up to the rear grip, releasing the load throughout the entire rod.
Above all, it boasts excellent breaking strength.
This reduces the burden on the angler even when a high load is applied. Of course, there are also benefits from the short length.
Those who are used to fighting may feel that the lift power is insufficient when lifting directly below or when pulling up as hard as they can when the fish closes in on the remaining 10 meters and turns widely and comes out from under the boat, as the bending force is distributed to the front grip. Also, because of the short length, it is difficult to gain lift width, and hard fighters may feel that it is insufficient in some situations.
The stored dimensions are long, so it can be a little inconvenient to carry. (It has never been a problem when traveling by plane within Japan.)
●Detachable grip - 2pc structure that can be detached at the end of the front grip
WhiteInsight 7610
Even when loaded, the grip part hardly bends, and bending stops between a dozen centimeters above the front grip and the butt guide.
The remaining butt part is large, so it has great lifting power.
Even when the tuna turns, if you match the lift timing to the direction of travel, you can respond to the angler's feelings and guide the head more smoothly.
However, if the fight lasts for a long time, the fight fulcrum due to the remaining butt part may be far away, and the angler may lose strength, or be unable to absorb a sudden charge in a close-quarters battle with the tuna and be knocked down.
In addition, compared to the 1pc structure of the 61112, its breaking strength is slightly lower. (However, it has never broken so far.)
This time, we have tried to combine the best parts of these two models in the Proto, which can be said to be the strongest tuna casting model of our company.
As shown in the image below, the joint is slightly above the reel seat.
This rod combines the flex and shock absorption of the 61112's 1-piece structure with the strong butt power of the 7610's grip joint.
This is the strongest model in the tuna casting model WhiteInsight series.
Therefore, further improvements will be made to the attachment of grips, guides, etc.
Damage to the Proto model during test development of the WhiteInsight 61112
Perhaps the coating had become fatigued due to Captain Kikuchi's extraordinary catch-and-release, but the PE line pulled straight down during the fight, deforming the guide frame and pulling it out of the coating, causing the rod to break.
This prompted repeated trial and error to prevent the guide frame from coming out, and the current Proto was made using the method that seemed to be the most suitable.
And this manufacturing method was also adopted for the release model.
With the goal of releasing it in 2024, we have been fishing in various fields.
And after completing the actual fishing up to January 2025,
STEEL Captain Kikuchi's fishing was extraordinary.
After repeated casting and operation, and fighting with fish over 150 kg in the Tsugaru Strait and the Pacific Ocean, Captain Kikuchi was convinced that the power and tone were enough to compete with fish over 200 kg.
I wanted to experience it myself (Maeda) and decide to release it, so I went to Hakodate STEEL more than usual.
While checking the castability and operability with Captain Kikuchi, I also experienced fighting with a large bluefin tuna.
After the fight, I was able to see the bottomless potential of this rod. The length was decided to be 7ft4inch based on the taper and power balance, and the grip shape was improved to reduce strain on the grip and provide grip strength, and we were able to decide the final specifications with confidence.
Fighting with this rod (for reference)
For fish under 100kg, I was able to fight with the rod upright and catch and release it easily by holding it under my arm immediately after landing.
When fighting a large fish with the rod upright, it is of course possible to fight with the rod upright as long as you are strong and healthy. However, as your grip strength, arm strength and physical strength gradually decrease, it becomes difficult to keep the rod upright. At that time, as shown in the 6th image, I was able to withstand high loads by using the principle of leverage with the reel seat part against the pole as a fulcrum. In this case, I try to hit the reel seat as much as possible rather than the EVA grip part at the rear. No matter how strong the blank is, if you put too much weight on it, it may be crushed and damaged. Just using a little leverage reduces the burden on your body and gives you a considerable advantage in the fight. (I have also done this with large GTs depending on the situation) In addition, since the rod end is subjected to a force that tries to rise up, a gimbal belt is needed to prevent the end from coming out upwards. If it comes out, the rod end will hit your jaw or other parts of your body, which is very dangerous. I use MC works' "TT BELT" and SOULS' "Support Belt". (It's easy to pull out the grip end smoothly, so I feel safe.) Of course, it's better to fight without relying on the pole, but I can't withstand a long period of high load on the rod.
Also, this strong butt power gives the angler an advantage when fighting in a straight line. The larger the fish, the larger the arc, but this becomes even larger when it is less than 20m away from the landing. I also use the pole in that case. When the fish is in front of the angler, it is the angler's time to attack. When laying out under the boat, the reel is turned (upward) to protect the line so that it does not touch the pole or the edge of the boat, but even in that case, if you hold the grip end under your arm with the front grip part of the pole as a fulcrum, and put your weight on the rod and continue to endure at an angle that bends it slightly, the repulsive force of the rod will always keep the tuna under pressure, and if it lets its head turn when it is off guard for a moment, it will be possible to reel in a little bit of line.
When he was fighting an opponent that he couldn't beat with his own strength, he used the pole of the boat like this. The height of the pole is important. A height of about crotch height like that of a GT boat is effective, and Captain Kikuchi is an angler who fights by lowering his hips like in GT games, so he set the height to accommodate that style.
In particular, with this "7415", if you lower your hips, put your weight on the rod and fight by putting load on the butt part, you will generate even more amazing lift power.
If you stand it almost vertically when the tuna is directly below you, the load will be concentrated on the tip part and you will not be able to bend the butt part, so you will not be able to exert the original lift power, but if you stand it upright, the fight fulcrum will be closer and the angler will be able to endure it easily.
*Of course, each manufacturer's development concept and rod condition are different, and everyone has their own fighting style, so please use this as a reference only.
This is a very strong model, so always be sure to be able to quickly remove the grip end from the gimbal in order to instantly respond to the tuna's unexpected movements, and take great care not to fall into the water or get injured. (Practice is also required.)
Those who have installed an aluminum gimbal for customization, etc., should be especially careful.
Length: 7ft 4inch (2m 24cm)
Number of joints (pieces): 2 bottles
Weight: 497g
Line PE #: 12 - 15
Cast: 70 - 250g
Recommended Drag : 20kg
Made in Japan
Tsugaru Strait "TRUTH JAPAN" strongest model aiming for single fight against bluefin tuna over 200kg
7ft 4 inch PE12-15 compatible
2022
After repeated fights in the Tsugaru Strait with 170kg and more, the idea of a new model came up.
"The goal is a single fight against over 200kg"
Not just strong
Power and tone according to the boat's follow
Power balance suitable for fighting in the strait's rapids
Rod stroke and bending fulcrum when turning
Tone and strength that can be subjected to even higher loads
Material composition that can absorb the burden on the body while standing the rod for a long time
(Lightness is not required for this model, the blank composition uses a lot of glass material.)
The first proto that challenged a completely different composition from the past after repeated exchanges with Captain Kikuchi of Hakodate STEEL.
Features of the lineup so far
● 1pc structure consisting of one blank up to the grip end
WhiteInsight 611 12
When fighting, the reel seat or the holding part of the front grip is the fulcrum, and the rod bends slightly up to the rear grip, releasing the load throughout the entire rod.
Above all, it boasts excellent breaking strength.
This reduces the burden on the angler even when a high load is applied. Of course, there are also benefits from the short length.
Those who are used to fighting may feel that the lift power is insufficient when lifting directly below or when pulling up as hard as they can when the fish closes in on the remaining 10 meters and turns widely and comes out from under the boat, as the bending force is distributed to the front grip. Also, because of the short length, it is difficult to gain lift width, and hard fighters may feel that it is insufficient in some situations.
The stored dimensions are long, so it can be a little inconvenient to carry. (It has never been a problem when traveling by plane within Japan.)
●Detachable grip - 2pc structure that can be detached at the end of the front grip
WhiteInsight 7610
Even when loaded, the grip part hardly bends, and bending stops between a dozen centimeters above the front grip and the butt guide.
The remaining butt part is large, so it has great lifting power.
Even when the tuna turns, if you match the lift timing to the direction of travel, you can respond to the angler's feelings and guide the head more smoothly.
However, if the fight lasts for a long time, the fight fulcrum due to the remaining butt part may be far away, and the angler may lose strength, or be unable to absorb a sudden charge in a close-quarters battle with the tuna and be knocked down.
In addition, compared to the 1pc structure of the 61112, its breaking strength is slightly lower. (However, it has never broken so far.)
This time, we have tried to combine the best parts of these two models in the Proto, which can be said to be the strongest tuna casting model of our company.
As shown in the image below, the joint is slightly above the reel seat.
This rod combines the flex and shock absorption of the 61112's 1-piece structure with the strong butt power of the 7610's grip joint.
This is the strongest model in the tuna casting model WhiteInsight series.
Therefore, further improvements will be made to the attachment of grips, guides, etc.
Damage to the Proto model during test development of the WhiteInsight 61112
Perhaps the coating had become fatigued due to Captain Kikuchi's extraordinary catch-and-release, but the PE line pulled straight down during the fight, deforming the guide frame and pulling it out of the coating, causing the rod to break.
This prompted repeated trial and error to prevent the guide frame from coming out, and the current Proto was made using the method that seemed to be the most suitable.
And this manufacturing method was also adopted for the release model.
With the goal of releasing it in 2024, we have been fishing in various fields.
And after completing the actual fishing up to January 2025,
STEEL Captain Kikuchi's fishing was extraordinary.
After repeated casting and operation, and fighting with fish over 150 kg in the Tsugaru Strait and the Pacific Ocean, Captain Kikuchi was convinced that the power and tone were enough to compete with fish over 200 kg.
I wanted to experience it myself (Maeda) and decide to release it, so I went to Hakodate STEEL more than usual.
While checking the castability and operability with Captain Kikuchi, I also experienced fighting with a large bluefin tuna.
After the fight, I was able to see the bottomless potential of this rod. The length was decided to be 7ft4inch based on the taper and power balance, and the grip shape was improved to reduce strain on the grip and provide grip strength, and we were able to decide the final specifications with confidence.
Fighting with this rod (for reference)
For fish under 100kg, I was able to fight with the rod upright and catch and release it easily by holding it under my arm immediately after landing.
When fighting a large fish with the rod upright, it is of course possible to fight with the rod upright as long as you are strong and healthy. However, as your grip strength, arm strength and physical strength gradually decrease, it becomes difficult to keep the rod upright. At that time, as shown in the 6th image, I was able to withstand high loads by using the principle of leverage with the reel seat part against the pole as a fulcrum. In this case, I try to hit the reel seat as much as possible rather than the EVA grip part at the rear. No matter how strong the blank is, if you put too much weight on it, it may be crushed and damaged. Just using a little leverage reduces the burden on your body and gives you a considerable advantage in the fight. (I have also done this with large GTs depending on the situation) In addition, since the rod end is subjected to a force that tries to rise up, a gimbal belt is needed to prevent the end from coming out upwards. If it comes out, the rod end will hit your jaw or other parts of your body, which is very dangerous. I use MC works' "TT BELT" and SOULS' "Support Belt". (It's easy to pull out the grip end smoothly, so I feel safe.) Of course, it's better to fight without relying on the pole, but I can't withstand a long period of high load on the rod.
Also, this strong butt power gives the angler an advantage when fighting in a straight line. The larger the fish, the larger the arc, but this becomes even larger when it is less than 20m away from the landing. I also use the pole in that case. When the fish is in front of the angler, it is the angler's time to attack. When laying out under the boat, the reel is turned (upward) to protect the line so that it does not touch the pole or the edge of the boat, but even in that case, if you hold the grip end under your arm with the front grip part of the pole as a fulcrum, and put your weight on the rod and continue to endure at an angle that bends it slightly, the repulsive force of the rod will always keep the tuna under pressure, and if it lets its head turn when it is off guard for a moment, it will be possible to reel in a little bit of line.
When he was fighting an opponent that he couldn't beat with his own strength, he used the pole of the boat like this. The height of the pole is important. A height of about crotch height like that of a GT boat is effective, and Captain Kikuchi is an angler who fights by lowering his hips like in GT games, so he set the height to accommodate that style.
In particular, with this "7415", if you lower your hips, put your weight on the rod and fight by putting load on the butt part, you will generate even more amazing lift power.
If you stand it almost vertically when the tuna is directly below you, the load will be concentrated on the tip part and you will not be able to bend the butt part, so you will not be able to exert the original lift power, but if you stand it upright, the fight fulcrum will be closer and the angler will be able to endure it easily.
*Of course, each manufacturer's development concept and rod condition are different, and everyone has their own fighting style, so please use this as a reference only.
This is a very strong model, so always be sure to be able to quickly remove the grip end from the gimbal in order to instantly respond to the tuna's unexpected movements, and take great care not to fall into the water or get injured. (Practice is also required.)
Those who have installed an aluminum gimbal for customization, etc., should be especially careful.
Length: 7ft 4inch (2m 24cm)
Number of joints (pieces): 2 bottles
Weight: 497g
Line PE #: 12 - 15
Cast: 70 - 250g
Recommended Drag : 20kg
Made in Japan
Tsugaru Strait "TRUTH JAPAN" strongest model aiming for single fight against bluefin tuna over 200kg
7ft 4 inch PE12-15 compatible
2022
After repeated fights in the Tsugaru Strait with 170kg and more, the idea of a new model came up.
"The goal is a single fight against over 200kg"
Not just strong
Power and tone according to the boat's follow
Power balance suitable for fighting in the strait's rapids
Rod stroke and bending fulcrum when turning
Tone and strength that can be subjected to even higher loads
Material composition that can absorb the burden on the body while standing the rod for a long time
(Lightness is not required for this model, the blank composition uses a lot of glass material.)
The first proto that challenged a completely different composition from the past after repeated exchanges with Captain Kikuchi of Hakodate STEEL.
Features of the lineup so far
● 1pc structure consisting of one blank up to the grip end
WhiteInsight 611 12
When fighting, the reel seat or the holding part of the front grip is the fulcrum, and the rod bends slightly up to the rear grip, releasing the load throughout the entire rod.
Above all, it boasts excellent breaking strength.
This reduces the burden on the angler even when a high load is applied. Of course, there are also benefits from the short length.
Those who are used to fighting may feel that the lift power is insufficient when lifting directly below or when pulling up as hard as they can when the fish closes in on the remaining 10 meters and turns widely and comes out from under the boat, as the bending force is distributed to the front grip. Also, because of the short length, it is difficult to gain lift width, and hard fighters may feel that it is insufficient in some situations.
The stored dimensions are long, so it can be a little inconvenient to carry. (It has never been a problem when traveling by plane within Japan.)
●Detachable grip - 2pc structure that can be detached at the end of the front grip
WhiteInsight 7610
Even when loaded, the grip part hardly bends, and bending stops between a dozen centimeters above the front grip and the butt guide.
The remaining butt part is large, so it has great lifting power.
Even when the tuna turns, if you match the lift timing to the direction of travel, you can respond to the angler's feelings and guide the head more smoothly.
However, if the fight lasts for a long time, the fight fulcrum due to the remaining butt part may be far away, and the angler may lose strength, or be unable to absorb a sudden charge in a close-quarters battle with the tuna and be knocked down.
In addition, compared to the 1pc structure of the 61112, its breaking strength is slightly lower. (However, it has never broken so far.)
This time, we have tried to combine the best parts of these two models in the Proto, which can be said to be the strongest tuna casting model of our company.
As shown in the image below, the joint is slightly above the reel seat.
This rod combines the flex and shock absorption of the 61112's 1-piece structure with the strong butt power of the 7610's grip joint.
This is the strongest model in the tuna casting model WhiteInsight series.
Therefore, further improvements will be made to the attachment of grips, guides, etc.
Damage to the Proto model during test development of the WhiteInsight 61112
Perhaps the coating had become fatigued due to Captain Kikuchi's extraordinary catch-and-release, but the PE line pulled straight down during the fight, deforming the guide frame and pulling it out of the coating, causing the rod to break.
This prompted repeated trial and error to prevent the guide frame from coming out, and the current Proto was made using the method that seemed to be the most suitable.
And this manufacturing method was also adopted for the release model.
With the goal of releasing it in 2024, we have been fishing in various fields.
And after completing the actual fishing up to January 2025,
STEEL Captain Kikuchi's fishing was extraordinary.
After repeated casting and operation, and fighting with fish over 150 kg in the Tsugaru Strait and the Pacific Ocean, Captain Kikuchi was convinced that the power and tone were enough to compete with fish over 200 kg.
I wanted to experience it myself (Maeda) and decide to release it, so I went to Hakodate STEEL more than usual.
While checking the castability and operability with Captain Kikuchi, I also experienced fighting with a large bluefin tuna.
After the fight, I was able to see the bottomless potential of this rod. The length was decided to be 7ft4inch based on the taper and power balance, and the grip shape was improved to reduce strain on the grip and provide grip strength, and we were able to decide the final specifications with confidence.
Fighting with this rod (for reference)
For fish under 100kg, I was able to fight with the rod upright and catch and release it easily by holding it under my arm immediately after landing.
When fighting a large fish with the rod upright, it is of course possible to fight with the rod upright as long as you are strong and healthy. However, as your grip strength, arm strength and physical strength gradually decrease, it becomes difficult to keep the rod upright. At that time, as shown in the 6th image, I was able to withstand high loads by using the principle of leverage with the reel seat part against the pole as a fulcrum. In this case, I try to hit the reel seat as much as possible rather than the EVA grip part at the rear. No matter how strong the blank is, if you put too much weight on it, it may be crushed and damaged. Just using a little leverage reduces the burden on your body and gives you a considerable advantage in the fight. (I have also done this with large GTs depending on the situation) In addition, since the rod end is subjected to a force that tries to rise up, a gimbal belt is needed to prevent the end from coming out upwards. If it comes out, the rod end will hit your jaw or other parts of your body, which is very dangerous. I use MC works' "TT BELT" and SOULS' "Support Belt". (It's easy to pull out the grip end smoothly, so I feel safe.) Of course, it's better to fight without relying on the pole, but I can't withstand a long period of high load on the rod.
Also, this strong butt power gives the angler an advantage when fighting in a straight line. The larger the fish, the larger the arc, but this becomes even larger when it is less than 20m away from the landing. I also use the pole in that case. When the fish is in front of the angler, it is the angler's time to attack. When laying out under the boat, the reel is turned (upward) to protect the line so that it does not touch the pole or the edge of the boat, but even in that case, if you hold the grip end under your arm with the front grip part of the pole as a fulcrum, and put your weight on the rod and continue to endure at an angle that bends it slightly, the repulsive force of the rod will always keep the tuna under pressure, and if it lets its head turn when it is off guard for a moment, it will be possible to reel in a little bit of line.
When he was fighting an opponent that he couldn't beat with his own strength, he used the pole of the boat like this. The height of the pole is important. A height of about crotch height like that of a GT boat is effective, and Captain Kikuchi is an angler who fights by lowering his hips like in GT games, so he set the height to accommodate that style.
In particular, with this "7415", if you lower your hips, put your weight on the rod and fight by putting load on the butt part, you will generate even more amazing lift power.
If you stand it almost vertically when the tuna is directly below you, the load will be concentrated on the tip part and you will not be able to bend the butt part, so you will not be able to exert the original lift power, but if you stand it upright, the fight fulcrum will be closer and the angler will be able to endure it easily.
*Of course, each manufacturer's development concept and rod condition are different, and everyone has their own fighting style, so please use this as a reference only.
This is a very strong model, so always be sure to be able to quickly remove the grip end from the gimbal in order to instantly respond to the tuna's unexpected movements, and take great care not to fall into the water or get injured. (Practice is also required.)
Those who have installed an aluminum gimbal for customization, etc., should be especially careful.
Length: 7ft 4inch (2m 24cm)
Number of joints (pieces): 2 bottles
Weight: 497g
Line PE #: 12 - 15
Cast: 70 - 250g
Recommended Drag : 20kg
Made in Japan