CROSS-BORDER TUNA SPEC

🎣 "The Joy of the Hookset" & "Control to Conquer" — A Dedicated Tuna Slow-Pitch Rod 5 Years in the Making

[Recommended Application] Power Slow Game ｜ Yellowfin & Bluefin Tuna ｜ Heavy Big Game Expeditions

Produced by DEEP LINER top field tester Yasuo Nishimoto. The CROSS-BORDER TUNA was developed for one purpose: to dominate massive tuna without sacrificing the true essence of slow-pitch jigging—the "joy of manipulating the jig." This is not merely a rod for holding on during a fight; it is an aggressive weapon designed to snap the jig back into action and apply constant pressure to the fish.

【About the Designer: Yasuo Nishimoto】

Yasuo Nishimoto is the premier field tester for DEEP LINER, fully endorsed by its founder, Masayoshi Higashimura. As a leading pioneer of Super Deep Jigging in Japan, Yasuo has spent recent years establishing the "Power Slow Game"—a specialized method designed to trigger strikes from massive, highly pressure-wary tuna. This rod is the ultimate culmination of his vast experience and relentless field testing.

【Key Features & Performance】

• 6'3" Length for Precision Boat-Side Maneuvers: The 6'3" length allows anglers to easily clear the boat’s hull when a tuna circles underneath during the final stages of the fight, preventing heart-breaking line breaks against the keel.

• Underarm Fight Design with Operational Focus: Utilizes a carbon tubular blank specifically engineered for an underarm fighting stance. It allows you to maintain a deep bend to apply relentless pressure while leveraging the reel’s recovery power to keep the advantage on your side.

• Custom Reel Seat Co-Developed with Fuji (Size 19): Features a newly designed, highly rigid "Size 19" carbon reel seat built to fit oversized reels (such as Studio Ocean Mark Blue Heaven) perfectly. The double-nut locking system ensures zero loosening during grueling, long-duration battles.

• One-Piece Construction for Ultimate Reliability: A true one-piece design that maximizes sensitivity and eliminates blank twisting or guide misalignment under extreme loads. The 1.91m length is carefully balanced for superior blank performance and handling during transit. (Note: Please confirm specific oversize baggage policies with your airline prior to international travel.)

• Optimized Titanium SiC Guide Setting: Equipped with high-frame Titanium SiC guides positioned to accommodate large-capacity reels. This optimizes line release angles, minimizing friction resistance even under extreme drag pressure.

【Target Species by Model】

• L (Light) ｜ Yellowfin Specialized

  • Target Range: Yellowfin Tuna (20–50kg class)

  • Concept: Focuses on high-response jig manipulation. Best for technical games where precise, delicate jig action is key to triggering strikes.

• M (Medium) ｜ Versatile Big Game

  • Target Range: Large Yellowfin & Medium Bluefin (50–100kg class)

  • Concept: The core of the Power Slow game. Combines high recoil power for deep water with the tenacity required for heavy mid-range battles.

• H (Heavy) ｜ Monster Bluefin Spec

  • Target Range: Giant Bluefin Tuna (100kg+ class)

  • Concept: A brute-force model built for direct confrontation with the ocean's largest predators. Engineered to transmit maximum reel cranking power directly to the fish.

[Specifications]

• Features: 1pc Construction ｜ Size 19 Rigid Reel Seat ｜ Titanium SiC Guides ｜ Underarm Fighting Blank

• Length: 6'3" (1.91m)

• Piece: 1pc

Specifications

【General Specs】

• Blank: 99% Carbon / Tubular

• Guides: Titanium SiC Guides (High-frame butt guide to reduce line interference)