About this piece
The Tenryu 22 Red Flip RF5101B-UL/VSN is a specialized baitcasting rod built for light game inshore saltwater fishing, with particular emphasis on vertical tai rubber presentation. Its lightweight Magnaflex blank combines low-elasticity carbon in the tip with medium-elasticity carbon from the belly to the butt, delivering a forgiving yet crisp action that prevents fish from throwing the hook. Designed for finesse anglers, it excels in shallow scenarios under 50 meters where bites are timid and require a soft, reactive tip to improve hook-up ratios.
Key features
- Magnaflex blank with low-elastic carbon tip for enhanced bite sensitivity
- Vertical lure weight range of 30-100g, dotera max 150g
- PE line rating up to 1.0 for light saltwater applications
- 1.78m length, UL power, and RS action for precise vertical control
- Ultra-light 96g weight with 83% carbon construction
- 1-piece design for maximum sensitivity and strength
Best for
- Vertical tai rubber fishing in shallow waters (50m or less)
- Detecting subtle bites and achieving solid hook sets on finicky fish
- Targeting sea bream, rockfish, and other light game inshore species
