MEGABASS Destroyer P5 USA Casting Rods

Revolution brings destructive change. This DESTROYER is king of them all.

In 1995, Yuki Ito prototyped the Destroyer of traditional bass rods, drawing upon his hand-carved ARMS to unleash an unrivaled fusion of craft and technological innovation upon the Japanese bass market. Each subsequent generation of Destroyer reached beyond the standards and conventions of their time to establish a new benchmark. A quarter-century later, “Project Living Legend” was established to ensure that each cycle of destruction and creation through innovation preserved Megabass’ rich DNA, bringing anglers ever-closer to the ideal.

Guided by this spirit, the LAIHA program gave birth to a limited concept rod series in 2019, developed to test and refine standard-destroying technologies to push innovation past present limits. From this tireless effort, the 5-D Graphite System was born. Representing a paradigm shift in the blank construction process, 5-D enables a more perfect realization of the Destroyer through a new method of patterning and layering, unlocking untold potential.

Thus, with each generation, all change, especially destructive, is embraced in the technological pursuit of the angling ideal. Out of this cycle, Destroyer rises anew to challenge anglers to new heights.

Product Description:

MBCS: Featuring a curved shape that is a marriage of structural integrity and the human form, MBCS rises from the blank to fit perfectly into the palm. This ergonomic fit not only increases grip and leverage for rod work and fighting fish, but it also transmits feedback by maximizing contact points between angler and equipment. Further, the palming grip encouraged by the MBCS is an anchor against torsional force enabling greater control.  

Destroyer 3D Emblem: If you look closely, the brand-new Destroyer logo has been renewed. Once again, the new logo was painted by Yuki Ito with his brush refreshing the core philosophy of the series.

End Balancer: Weight-saving improvements in blank construction, thread wrapping method reel seat, and head locker design result in a lighter rod, which allows for lighter counterweights to achieve the ideal “Takumi” balance for each application.

5-D Graphite System: Newly developed through the experimental LAIHA project is the 5-D GRAPHITE SYSTEM. As the name implies, this blank construction methodology leverages five prepreg patterns to best address five elements—vertical axis, horizontal axis, oblique axis, elongation, and elasticity—and combine each in a painstaking puzzle matrix to maximize the application-specific performance of every blank. The cohesiveness of each completed puzzle enables a fusion of disparate parts, reducing the unnecessary prepreg overlap of traditional patterning and layering. This not only reduces material waste; it allows for a more precisely smooth taper and seamless load transition for truly intuitive performance.  Additionally, to further reduce unnecessary weight and improve performance, it utilizes a special thin-diameter fiber, which allows for tighter, more effective guide wraps to secure the Fuji Titanium frames with SiC-S Inserts. This minimizes any negative impact that hard epoxy guide wraps can have on the natural bend-curve of the blank.

Head Locking System 3: Based on the machined-aluminum head-locking structure developed in the LAIHA concept project, the new Destroyer HEAD LOCKING SYSTEM 3 is the lightest of all Destroyer series to-date, minimizing any potential interference in blank resonance and vibration transmission through the reel, in addition to highlighting the purpose-built elegance of each rod model.

Rod Description: 

F0st-66X "Siglett": A Dedicated Mushi, or “bug” Pattern Bait Finesse Rod, the F0st-66x Siglett Excels in Ultra-finesse Topwater Games. Improved Solid-tip Design Imparts Otherworldly Sensitivity and Feels, Transmitting the Exquisitely Detailed Minutiae of Micro Insect Lures for Precision Control. Solid-tip Characteristics Allow for Rolling Casts of Featherweight Lures and Micro-shake Rod Work. Under Load, the Blank Transitions Effortlessly to the Mid-section to Behave Like a Regular Taper Rod Throughout the Fight. Further, the Delicate Responsiveness of the Solid Tip Captures Even the Lightest Topwater Bites, Yielding Instantly to Allow Plugs to Travel Deep Into Predator’s Throats for Sure Hooking. Ideal for Open Water and Light Cover Applications Where Spinning Tackle Hesitates.

• Length: 6'6"
• Power: Super Ultra Light 
• Taper: Extra Fast 
• Lure Rating: 3/32oz - 1/4oz
• Line Rating: 4lb - 10lb

F1-63X "PopX Stick": By Focusing on the Characteristics That Allow the Pop-x to Realize Its Full Potential, the F1-63x Became a Rare Masterwork That Unlocks Untold Potential Across the Small-plugging World. The Popx Stick Draws on the Uniquely Crisp “spring-back” Action of the 5-d Graphite System to Overcome the Soft Sluggishness of Conventional Light Action Rods. Where Past Light-action Rods Bend Deep Into the Blank With Wobbly Responsiveness and Clumsy Control, the Popx Stick Brings Virtually Lossless Transmission to Small Plugs, Communicating the Precise Rhythm and Energy of Each “twitch” to Impart Irresistible Action. Further, the Improved Blank Integrity of Popx Stick Reduces Blank Twist and Instability Throughout the Cast, Allowing More Precise and Powerful Placement to Conjure Key Bites.

• Length: 6'3"
• Power: Ultra Light 
• Taper: Slow
• Lure Rating: 1/8oz - 1oz
• Line Rating: 6lb - 14lb

F2.5-611X "Kasumi Six Eleven": The F2.5-611x Kasumi Six Eleven is Built for Delicate Approaches From Raised Angling Vantages Along Bridges, Canals, and Steep-walled Waterways, and Long-distance Running and Gunning to Cover Key Spots With Speed and Precision. Perfect for Shad Plugs, Minnows, Light Crankbaits, Small Rubber Jigs and Bait Finesse, the Kasumi Six Eleven Displays Overwhelming Attack Power, Long-range Utility, and Versatility. When It is Time for Topwater Approaches, the Crisply Responsive 5-d Blank Propels Screaming Casts, Delivers Pinpoint Accuracy, and Enables Subtle Angler Control to Impart Irresistible Action.

• Length: 6'11"
• Power: Medium Light 
• Taper: Slow
• Lure Rating: 1/8oz - 1/2oz
• Line Rating: 6lb - 12lb

F3-610X "Bait Finesse": Finally, the Hien Finds a New Raison D’être, Powered by the Next-generation Blank Process of 5-d. The Unique Patterning and Layering Process of 5-d Enables Variable Action Taper to Unfold With Impossible Smoothness, Eliminating the Subtly Harsh Feel of Taper Transitions Under Load. Thus, the Hien Concept Reemerges as the New F3-610x Bait Finesse, Showcasing Its Delicate Fast Action Tip for Precision Control and Strong Mid-section for Confident Power. Dialed-in to Bait Finesse Cover Approaches, Long-distance Shad Plugging, and Light Cranking, the Next-generation Hien Has Arrived.

• Length: 6'10"
• Power: Medium Light 
• Taper: Fast 
• Lure Rating: 1/4oz - 5/8oz
• Line Rating: 6lb - 14lb

F3.5-70X "Z-Crank Elseil": The F3.5-70x Z-crank Elseil is an Achievement in Purpose-built Cranking, Arising From Yuki Ito’s Dual-expertise as a Lure and Rod Designer. Applying the Insight Gained Most Recently From the Super-z, Ito Set Out to Trim the Fat From Conventional Cranking Sticks, Delivering a Blank That Gives With Supple Smoothness, Yet Exhibits Quick Recovery and the Highest Power-to-weight Ratio in Its Class. This Drives Longer Casts, Confident Control, and the Ability to “pop” Lures Free of Grass—all Without Sacrificing the Effortless “give” Required to Capture Cranking Bites.

The Z-crank Elseil Excels With Fast-moving Lures Such as the Super-z, Vibration-x Dyna, Smatra, S-crank 1.2 and Vision Oneten Jr. The New Lightweight, Fast-moving Special F3.5-70x Demonstrates the Kind of Performance Only Possible When Rods Are Developed by the Same Designers as the Lures for Which They Are Intended.

• Length: 7'0"
• Power: Medium 
• Taper: Regular 
• Lure Rating: 1/4oz - 3/4oz
• Line Rating: 8lb - 16lb

F4-65X "Oneten Stick": The F4-65x Oneten Stick is Built Specifically for Japanese-style Jerkbaiting, Leveraging Revolutionary 5-d Graphite Construction to Elevate the Jerkbait Platform to New Heights. At 6’5”, the Length Has Been Perfectly Calibrated for Maximum Jerk Impact With Minimal Effort, Requiring Less Angler Input to Hit Slack Line and Set Your Jerkbaits to Dancing. 5-d Construction Makes for a Refreshingly Responsive Blank, Snapping Back to Attention With a Whip-quickness That Makes Dialing-in Jerkbait Cadence a Pure Joy.

A Set of Larger-diameter Guides Are Employed to Add Tip Weight for Ease of Downward-jerking, in Addition to Reducing the Effect of Ice Buildup in the Winter Months. Further, Larger Diameter Rings Provide a Visual Que—just Watch for the Line to Reverberate and Shake, and You Know You Have Executed a Proper Slack-line Jerk.

To Many Professional Anglers, There is Only One Jerkbait—the Vision Oneten. It Stands to Reason There is Only One Oneten Stick for Japanese Jerkbaiting.

• Length: 6'5"
• Power: Medium 
• Taper: Slow  
• Lure Rating: 1/4oz - 3/4oz
• Line Rating: 8lb - 20lb

F4-66X "Cyclone": The F4-66x Cyclone Has Endured From the First Destroyer Launch, a Unique Distinction That Serves as a Reference Point for Iterative Refinement. Harnessing the 5-d Graphite System to Further the Concept of Compact Versatility and Outsize Performance, the New Cyclone is the Lightest, Most Responsively Dynamic Version Yet. The Featherweight 6’6” Shaft and Perfect Balance Makes the Rod Feel a Foot Shorter in Hand, Making for Confidence-inspiring Controllability. From Small Spinnerbaits to Soft Stickbaits and Medium-sized Plugs Like the Popmax and Giant Dog-x, the Cyclone Continues to Punch Above Its Weight Class, Delivering Inspired Control and Crisp Feedback. For Anglers Seeking to Tap Into Megabass’ Rich Dna, the Cyclone is a New Benchmark in Yuki Ito’s Angling Vision.

• Length: 6'6"
• Power: Medium 
• Taper: Regular  
• Lure Rating: 1/4oz - 7/8oz
• Line Rating: 8lb - 20lb

F4.5-611X "OneTen Special": The Destroyer Oneten Special Delivers Improved Castability and Effortless Cadence, Allowing Anglers to Maximize the Potential of Their Megabass Jerkbaits. Proprietary Multi-axis Hybrid Graphite System Yields a Blank That Feels Poised to Unleash Furious Casts, While Also Holding a Surprising Amount of Power to Control Lure and Fight Alike.

Crisp, Lightweight Blank and Fast Taper Combine to Significantly Reduce Blank Reverberations Between Jerks, and Transmit Angler Input More Quickly and Precisely. This Increases Sensitivity Between Jerks for Improved Bite Detection, While Also Requiring Less Energy to Generate the Same Amount of Lure Action.

Shortened Rear Grip Further Improves Rod Cadence Ergonomics, for Truly Unrivaled Precision and Performance. Not Limited to Jerkbaits, the Oneten Special is Also Well-suited for Those Top Water Applications That Rely on Cadence and Angler Input to Impart Lure Action.

• Length: 6'11"
• Power: Medium 
• Taper: Fast 
• Lure Rating: 3/8oz - 3/4oz
• Line Rating: 8lb - 20lb

F4.5-71X "The Dark Sleeper": The F4.5-71x the Dark Sleeper is the Key to the Stubborn Lock of Dormant Deep Fish, Enabling Precision Presentation of Light Texas Rigs, Bottom-tracing Swimbaits, Bladed Swim Jigs and Worms. The Exquisite Tension of the 7’ Blank is Tuned for That Improbable Balance of Sensitive Rod Work and Overwhelming Lifting Power, Swiftly Translating Whip-quick Hooksets Into Culls From the Deep. 5-d Graphite System Transfers Load With Studied Ease, Allowing the Dark Sleeper’s Fast Taper Design to Draw the Fight Into the Blank’s Powerful Mid-section to Dominate Surging Targets. Not Limited Solely to High-precision Deep Approaches, the F4.5-71x Also Demonstrates Excellent Light Texas and Small Jig Pitching Performance Amongst Light Cover.

• Length: 7'1"
• Power: Medium Heavy
• Taper: Fast  
• Lure Rating: 1/4oz - 1oz
• Line Rating: 8lb - 20lb

F5-68X "Blade": The F5-68x Blade Derives Its Name Both From the Blade Bait Category and Its Ability to Cut Weeds and Reeds With Sharp Power. Imbued With the Unique Blank Tension of the 5-d Graphite System, the Blade’s Medium-fast Taper is Ideally Suited to Spinnerbaits, Bladed Swim Jigs, Texas Rigs and Jigs Deployed Where Cover Contact is Inevitable. The Blade is Tuned to Maximize Direct Lure Feedback, Transmitting the Subtle Vibrations Necessary for Intuitive Adjustments on the Water. A Shaft That Accurately Conveys Even Slight Changes in Vibration is an Active Participant in Elevating Your Game, Enabling a Particularly Aggressive Cover Approach.

• Length: 6'8"
• Power: Medium Heavy
• Taper: Medium Fast  
• Lure Rating: 3/8oz - 1oz
• Line Rating: 10lb - 25lb

F5-70X "Madbull": The F5-70x Mad Bull Comfortably Corrals the Hard-charging Action of Deep Crankbaits, Vibrations and Medium-sized Swimbaits, and Subdues Recklessly Fighting Fish With the Surprising Strength of Its 5-d Blank. Regular Taper Design, Supercharged With the 5-d’s High-tension Construction, Provides a Wellspring of Readily Available Power, Enabling Confident Angling Even in Mat Cover Pockets Requiring Subtle Precision.

• Length: 7'0"
• Power: Medium Heavy
• Taper: Regular
• Lure Rating: 3/8oz - 1oz
• Line Rating: 10lb - 25lb

F5.5-72X “X-Bites": Named in Honor of the Storied “x-bites” Japanese Fishing Program, the F5.5-72x Rises to the Challenge of Extreme Conditions and Unspeakably Tough Bites. The Extra-fast Taper of the X-bites Commands Bottom Contact Rigs in the Depths With Supreme Confidence, Delivering Pinpoint Feedback to Heighten Angler Awareness and Lure Presentation. In Addition to Staple ½ and ¾oz Weights, the X-bites is Able to Handle Lighter Texas Rigs in Deeper Water, Adding a Subtly Devastating Option to Fill Out Limits on Tough Days. The Rod’s Lightweight and Balanced Design, Coupled With Intense Sensitivity, Delivers the Kind of Performance That Will Conquer the Toughest Competitions.

• Length: 7'2"
• Power: Heavy
• Taper: Extra Fast
• Lure Rating: 1/4oz - 1oz
• Line Rating: 10lb - 25lb

F6-66X "Killer Code": Delivering Monster Torque, the F6-66x Killer Code is a Close-quarters Precision Tool for Larger Baits Like the I-wing 135 That Often Require Longer, Heavier Rods. In the Search for the Ideal Blend of Tension, Torque, and Length, the “666” Rod Number Code Has Emerged Again, Showcasing Its Unique Ability to Place and Control Heavyweight Lures. The 6’6” Length Delivers Truly Outsize Power, Drawing Upon the 5-d Graphite System to Stop Monsters in Their Tracks and Deliver Them to the Surface. Compact Blank and Regular Taper Offer Highly Maneuverable Presentation of Swimbaits, Big Baits and Frogs, Bringing Overwhelming Performance to Tight Cast Windows and Pinpoint Target Areas.

• Length: 6'6"
• Power: Heavy
• Taper: Regular
• Lure Rating: 3/8oz - 2oz
• Line Rating: 8lb - 22lb

F6-69X "Super Destroyer": The F6-69x Super Destroyer is Perhaps the Epitome of the Series, Harnessing the Successive Technologies of Each Generation to Challenge Preconceptions of Heavy-action Angling. Built on a Compact 6’9” Frame, the 5-d Graphite System Harnesses Greater Power Per Inch to Deliver Quick, Destructive Hooksets and Submission-inducing Lifting Power. The Super Destroyer’s Outstanding Balance is Geared Towards a Tip-up Ready Posture, the Perfect Battle Stance for Lure Manipulation and Lightning-fast Hooksets. Not Only Does the Shorter Overall Length Contribute to Faster Hooksets, It Also Increases Maneuverability, Close-quarters Control, and Opens Up New Angling Avenues to Challenge Traditional Heavy-cover Games.

• Length: 6'9"
• Power: Heavy
• Taper: Medium Fast
• Lure Rating: 1/4oz - 1 1/4oz
• Line Rating: 12lb - 25lb

F6.5-67X "Tachyon Shaft": The F6.5-67x Tachyon Shaft is a Yuki Ito Builders Spec Model Produced in Limited Quantities, for One Purpose and One Purpose Only—to Deliver the Fastest, Hardest-hitting Hookset Possible. Inspired by the Original Destroyer® G-ax, First Developed for Legendary Jig Angler and Jb World Champion, Ide, the Tachyon Shaft is the Realization of That Historic Project Made Possible With Modern Technology. Harnessing the 5-d Graphite System, the Tachyon Shaft Brings the Reaction Speed and Power of World-class Jig Angling Within Reach. In Recent Years, an Approach Using Bait Finesse and Lighter Rigs in Japan Has Become Common, but the Reaction Bite Produced by Heavy Rubber Jigs and Texas Rigs Will Always Have Its Place in Angler Hearts and Trophy-class Diets. Experience the Tachyon Shaft, the Realization of Ito and Ide’s Long-held Dream in Jig Fishing.

• Length: 6'7"
• Power: Extra Heavy
• Taper: Regular 
• Lure Rating: 1/4oz - 1 1/4oz
• Line Rating: 12lb - 25lb

F7-70X "Tequila Baccarac": The F7-70x Tequila Baccarac is an Extra-heavy Powered Regular Taper Rod Ideally Suited to the Challenges of Versatile Monster Hunting. With the 5-d Graphite System’s High-tension and High-torque Power Coursing Through Its Veins, the F7-70x Displays a Tenacious Ability to Control Swimbaits, Big Baits and Larger Frogs Like the Big Gabot in and Around Heavy Cover. Impeccably Balanced, Resolutely Powerful and Surprisingly Versatile, the Tequila of Baccarac is an Unparalleled Monster Hunter.

• Length: 7'0"
• Power: Extra Heavy
• Taper: Regular 
• Lure Rating: 3/4oz - 4oz
• Line Rating: 12lb - 30lb

F5-72X "Daemos": The Destroyer Daemos Inherits Its Core Dna From the Destroyer Racing Condition and Orochi Xx Diablo Spec-r, Building Upon This Heritage to Take Single Hook Applications to the Next Level. With a Stronger and More Sensitive Blank, Daemos Detects Those Nearly Imperceptible Follow-bites During Swimming Retrieves, and Drives Thick-gauge Steel Home for Decisive Hooksets.

Lightweight Construction Does Little to Obscure the Blank’s Undeniable Power, Allowing for Nimble Responsiveness on the Water. Daemos Loads With a Silky-smooth Bend for Instinctive Casting Feel, Inspiring Professional-grade Sniper Casts to Tight Targets.

• Length: 7'2"
• Power: Medium 
• Taper: Fast 
• Lure Rating: 3/8oz - 1oz
• Line Rating: 8lb - 20lb

F6-73X "FMJ": Built for Bottom-contact Domination, the Fmj Delivers Refined Sensitivity, Intuitive Loading Characteristics, and a Silky-smooth Power Delivery. Designed With the Perfect Upper Blank Tension to Navigate Gnarly Terrain and the Ability to Transmit Contact and Composition With Surprising Clarity, Fmj Brings Jigs to Life With Devastating Effectiveness.

• Length: 7'3"
• Power: Medium Heavy
• Taper: Fast 
• Lure Rating: 3/8oz - 1oz
• Line Rating: 10lb - 25lb

F7-75X "BMG": Fmj’s Bigger Brother, Bmg, Unlike Its Sibling, Has a Slightly Softer Tip Section to Facilitate Bottom Dragging With Swing-heads, Football Jigs and Carolina Rigs Where a Bit More “give” is Required to Prevent Targets From Feeling Unnatural Blank Tension on the Bite. Bmg’s Blank Loads With Decisive Power for Control Over Heavier Jig Offerings and Powerful Hooksets.

• Length: 7'5"
• Power: Heavy
• Taper: Fast 
• Lure Rating: 1/2oz - 1.25oz
• Line Rating: 12lb - 25lb

F7.5-76X "Mark 56": Built to send five to eight-inch swimbaits and large treble hooked offerings into the unknown in search of trophy-class targets, the Mark 56 is a refinement of the previous generation Mark 48 and a step up in both power and length from its JDM sibling, Tequila Baccarac. With beefed-up blank diameter for
increased torque and an incomparably smooth 5D construction, Mark 56 loads effortlessly for intuitive cast performance and heavyweight fights, absorbing the fiercest head shakes with practiced calm.

• Length: 7'6"
• Power: Heavy
• Taper: Medium Fast  
• Lure Rating: 1/2oz - 3.5oz
• Line Rating: 15lb - 30lb

F7.5-711X "Jungle Seven": Designed for flipping and light-pitching in and around jungle-cover areas with smooth power, intuitive feel, and perfect balance of torque, sensitivity and give. Refined tip section picks up light bites and imparts precise action, transferring load with nearly imperceptible ease.

• Length: 7'11"
• Power: Heavy
• Taper: Medium Fast  
• Lure Rating: 1/2oz - 2oz
• Line Rating: 15lb - 30lb

F2.1/2-76XS "FLYSSA": RENOWNED FOR ITS LITHE AND SENSITIVE BLANK, FLYSSA IS DESIGNED TO MANAGE LIGHT LINE APPLICATIONS WITH QUIET CONFIDENCE. DEVELOPED PRIMARILY FOR FINESSE SWIMBAITS, HAIR JIGS AND SPYBAITS, FLYSSA’S 5-D CONSTRUCTION ALSO EXHIBITS THE KIND OF SENSITIVITY AND SILKY-SMOOTH LOAD TRANSFER THAT EXCELS IN PRESSURED DEEP-WATER SITUATIONS. FLYSSA’S CONSTRUCTION MAKES IT A FORMIDABLE WEAPON FOR DEEP WATER DROPSHOT PRESENTATIONS BECAUSE OF ITS BALANCE, LEVERAGE AND PERFECT LOAD. THESE TRAITS COME TOGETHER TO CAPTURE AND HOLD TARGETS, EVEN WHEN USING THE SMALLEST OF HOOKS.