Here is a quick look at the Huerco NOBEZAO NB300-3Z fixed line rod. For those wondering, “NOBEZAO” roughly translates to “fishing rod with the line connected to the tip.” This will not be a standard review, rather I’m making this specification & measurement information available for those interested or curious about this rod. Huerco fixed line rods have appeared in social media often, but with little additional details.
Overview
- Company/Designation: Huerco/NB300-3Z.
- Market: JDM, travel and adventure fishing.
- Cost: $100-160 USD minus shipping.
- Style: Multi-length “zoom”, three fishable lengths.
- Portability: Compact nested length, highly portable.
- Action/Flex profile: Very fast/stiff, upper tip flex.
- Application: Tanago, oikawa, keiryu, tenkara.
- Materials: Carbon fiber, fiberglass
- Color/Finish: Black/glossy
- Fit and Finish: Excellent, no defects. Smooth zoom capture and deployment
- Handle: Cork, cork composite
- Tip plug/Butt cap: Foam oversleeve/metal with zoom post
- Lilian/attachment: Red/glue joint
Measurements
| Characteristic | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Sections | 12 |
| Nested (w/ tip cap) | 33 cm (13 in.) |
| Extended | 255.5 cm (8 ft. 4.6 in.) 277 cm (9 ft. 1 in.) 300 cm (9 ft. 10 in.) |
| Weight (w/o tip plug) | 86.3 g (3 oz.) |
| Handle | 14.5 cm (5.7 in.) |
| CCS | 34 pennies 34 pennies 40 pennies |
| RFI | 13.3 – Very Fast/Minimal Flex 12.3 – Very Fast/Minimal Flex 13 – Very Fast/Minimal Flex |
Where to Purchase: Plat.cp.jp, Bait Finesse Empire, Amazon.co.jp
Summary
High quality multi-length rod with excellent fit and finish. Handsome design and aesthetics. Very fast action with upper tip flex profile. Compact nested length. Suitable for travel and adventure fishing, or fishing applications where a stiff rod action is desired.
Disclaimer: My opinion regarding this rod is just that, my opinion. Your opinion may differ. Also, your rod may not have the same length, issues, or functionality as my rod. There are variations between rods, even in the same production run. No description can fully tell you how a rod feels or fishes. For this, you must personally hold, cast, and fish the rod then make up your own mind. I borrowed the NB300-3Z rod from Brent Auger and returned it after the quick look. I have no affiliation with Huerco.
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