Megabass Orochi Shakey Head Spinning Rod F1-66x4S

Great for stream or lake fishing, the F1-66X4S is the ultra-light enthusiast’s dream rod. Designed to be matched up with small inline spinners, drop-shots, shakey-heads, small cranks, jerkbaits and weightless rigs under 1/8oz., the F1-66X4S Shakey Head is super-light and sensitive, with cork grips that fit the contours of your hand. With X4 Active Matrix blanks, ultra-light fishing comes alive, transmitting subtle changes in underwater cover down the length of the blank like an extension of your arm. Appropriate line sizes for this rod should be limited to 2-6lb. test Dragon Call line.

The rods of Megabass Pros Aaron Martens, Shin Fukae and Randy Blaukat on the BASS Elite and FLW Tours, the Orochi X4 series represent Megabass’ most significant development in multi-axis blank technology. Featuring proprietary Hi-Tension Active X4 Matrix blanks, Megabass has built a rod that is both lighter and stronger. This seeming contradiction is made possible by two technological advances:

- Active X4 Matrix wrap
- Adaptive 40 and 46 ton high modulus graphite

The Active X4 Matrix increases tension and stiffness significantly with a 4-axis carbon graphite wrap (think “X” superimposed on “+” to get an idea of the pattern). These exceedingly tough fibers wrap tightly around the blank from butt-end to second guide, increasing backbone, leverage and power on the water without adding unnecessary bulk.
However, a wrap can never substitute for blank construction—and Megabass does not disappoint. The Orochi X4 features an adaptive blank of carefully selected 40 and 46 ton graphite. This allows for truly adaptive blank construction that takes into account the specific needs of each stress-point under varying load-levels—meaning that every single inch of your blank is optimally tuned with the best graphite for the job. This adaptive core is further reinforced by its own braided 2-axis “XX” pattern micro-carbon fiber cross-weave, which runs the entire length of the blank.

The X4 series is rounded-out with Fuji stainless steel SiC guides, custom reel seats, and the fit and finish that can only be Megabass.

With a blank that starts off with adaptive graphite construction, followed by a 2-axis micro carbon fiber wrap, finished off with a 4-axis carbon backbone—you get a rod that is incredibly strong and resistant to off-axis torque, yet also light and exceptionally sensitive. And with ergonomic grips and a 3-Year Warranty, you will be comfortably fishing this rod for years to come.