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Korda Kaizen Platinum Rod 13ft 3.5lb
If you prefer a 13ft rod and want something that can be used to blast a rig towards
the horizon, but which also has a forgiving enough tip that it is nice to play fish
on and is equally at home casting leads accurately at less extreme ranges, then
this 3.5lb test curve model is definitely the one for you. Unless you’re looking for
a real extreme range tool, then this is the one that most people will go for in 13ft.
Recommended casting weight: 2-4oz.
Neil Spooner: “To make fishing ranges of over 100 yards easy, I switch up to the 13ft 3.5lb Kaizen.
I’m not the worlds best caster, but on a recent trip to Croatia they certainly played their part
in fishing at 140 yards consistently all week.
If you’re looking for a rod that will help you gain those extra yards then this is the
model for you.”
The Kaizen Journey Explained
The Korda Kaizen Rod range has been under development for more than four years and
came about as Korda felt that they could develop high end rods that were even better
than those already on the market - despite this being a first for Korda, they have
utilised the extensive knowledge and experience of their Team Korda anglers and
product development staff to produce an exceptional range of rods.
Danny Fairbrass has a long association with rods bearing his name, and which he
was involved in developing. It was a natural progression for Korda to develop a
range theirselves that had all the attributes that he, and Korda's other anglers,
would be looking for from the ultimate carp fishing rods.
The objective was to design a range of premium rods that would cover pretty much
any carp angling situation at home or abroad, allowing you to not only accurately
reach the fish if they were out at range, but which would also feel nice to play
them on.
All Korda's high-end Kaizen rods are built on a fast-tapered profile mandrel – meaning
that the taper of the rod consistently goes all the way from the butt to the tip.
This produces rods with a very ‘tippy’ action, and with pretty much all the flex being
towards the tip end. Of course, when under extreme pressure such as casting, the rod
will still bend all the way through to some extent. This type of action allows for
better power transfer and the generation of very fast tip speeds, which in turn allows
you to cast further.
That same action also allows much faster line pick-up as well, and whilst most of the
bend is in the tip, the power is transferred progressively enough that the rod will
absorb the lunges of a big fish at close range without fear of it causing hook pulls,
it also ensures that it is still a pleasure to play fish on any of the Kaizen rods.
The taper of these rods isn’t the only factor in determining the action and attributes
that it displays, and just as important is the type of carbon that has been used in
the manufacturing process – for the Korda Kaizen range the only real choice was the
best super tensile, high-grade Japanese carbon that we could get our hands on!
This ZERO90 carbon is used in just two layers and with very little resin content,
and the result of that is lighter, stiffer blanks. Not only will this allow more
power to be transferred into the cast and with less effort than you’d find with
a cheaper grade of carbon, but it also aids enhanced accuracy as it reduces the
ability of the blank to twist and cause your lead to go off-target during the cast.
Over a long distance even tiny improvements in accuracy make a big difference to
your rig landing exactly where you aimed.
It aids tip recovery after casting, which is basically the length of time that the
tip continues bouncing up and down after the cast, and the crisper this action
the better – if you flick the tip of one of these Korda Kaizen rods it will come
to a stop almost immediately, with all the power having been transferred into
that action, this is exactly what you require when trying to cast a long way.
The Korda Kaizen range have been given a custom-made look, with the type of
high grade components that you would expect to find on a rod of this price.
The blank is finished in durable clear matt paint, which shows off the carbon
and has been extensively tank tested to ensure it is perdurable - basically meaning
it is incredibly durable and will take a long time to show any signs of weathering
due to exposure to sunlight and moisture.
There is of course no point in developing a rod that is incredibly light compared
to its power, and then adding heavy components to it, so all of the Korda Kaizen
range is fitted with lightweight Sea-Guide TDG rings, with a 50mm butt and
16mm tip – allowing the line to ‘cone’ off of a big pit spool in a way that minimises
resistance as it passes through the butt ring, and providing a tip ring that is big
enough to allow leader knots to smoothly pass through it. The reel is attached via
a superior quality Fuji DPS seat and the handle is finished fully in Japanese
shrink grip – the use of which is more than just cosmetic and allows for a good
grip even when your hands or the rod are wet. The aluminium trim and an etched
butt cap made by JAG completes the extremely desirable custom look.
Danny Fairbrass, who has been involved in rod design for many years and was one
of the driving forces behind the Kaizen range, enthused: “They are an absolute joy
to use, such lightweight, but powerful, and with really light rings, so they move
through the air so easily, and cast so perfectly straight. They also look absolutely
gorgeous as well.”
So, whatever your casting style and ability, you’ll find a Korda Kaizen rod that
suits you, and allows you to fish at longer ranges, and more accurately, than ever before.
Features
- Super tensile high-grade Japanese carbon
- Fast tapered profile blank for higher compression strength
- Low glare matt paint finish
- Lightweight stainless-steel guides
- 50mm butt guide with 16mm tip ring on all models
- Japanese shrink grip handle with flared butt
- Stainless steel trim rings with JAG etched stainless butt cap
- Fuji DPS reel seat
Product Code KRD006
