b'TestedTica Kazumi Softbait ProA good fish puts a bend on the new Kazumi Softbait Pro 2-piece rod when casting softbaits near the Rangaunu Harbour.TICA KAZUMI SOFTBAIT PROThe Tica range of rods have really stepped up their design and build quality over the last few years with the rods we have tested and fished with ourselves.BY MATHEW HEWETSONT he Tica Kazumi surf2-piece 7ft rod has a fast rods, have reallyaction to provide a quick hook impressed me withset, while sensitive to feel their lightweightany touch on your lure.The design and castingrod is rated for 3-6kg line, so abilities.So much so, thatideal for 12-16lb braid to fish I now own two differentsoftbaits well.Kazumis for surfcasting outThe Kazumi Softbait Pro is on the west coast. finished in a good-looking Recently when distributorblue/black combination Kilwell Sports advised theyand feels very light in hand, had a new Kazumi softbaitingyou can easily flick out rod coming, I quickly jumpedsoftbaits in one hand and at the chance to grab one foruse it comfortably all day testing.I was eager to see iflong.I matched the rod their build quality from theirwith my Daiwa 2500 sized surf rods was passed ontospin reel spooled with 16lb their shorter boat rods. Sunline Siglon PE x8 braid.The Kazumi Softbait Pro isThis line has been a stand-designed for the Godzone/ out performer for my lure Kiwi softbaiting market, afishing over the past few lightweight blank built usingseasons and is spooled on high modulus carbon fibreall my softbaiting and jiggingThe new rod accounted for many species and quality Fuji guides.Thisreels now. with this JD welcomed for the table.70FISHING IN GODZONE JUL/AUG 2023'