Brand profile

Mukai

HQ: Japan
Rods: 19
Series: 2
Length: 5'7"–6'3"
Power: UL–L
Web: https://www.mukai-fishing.jp

This page indexes 19 Mukai fishing rods across 2 series, with full specs for each: length, power, action, lure rating, line rating, pieces, and price where available.

Browse Mukai rods by use

Mukai trout & ultralight rods 19 Mukai spinning rods 18

About Mukai

Mukai is a Japanese tackle manufacturer specializing in area (managed-pond) and stream trout fishing. Its rod range centers on two families: the flagship AIR-STICK series of light, high-sensitivity ultralight rods, and the entry-level STEP-STICK series built to take newcomers from their first cast into the discipline.

What Mukai is known for

Ultralight area-trout spinning rods with light, high-sensitivity blanks, a choice of solid or tubular tips, and direct-tube or cork grips tuned for micro spoons, cranks and bottom lures.

Headline Series

Air-stick

The flagship ultralight area-trout family, spanning the ZERO, More, KOMAYA, JETBLACK, Plus and Reverbrater Pogo sub-lines.

Step-stick

Entry-level area-trout rods built by a trout specialist to take beginners from their first cast through bottom techniques.

All Mukai Series

2 series indexed below; the chip clouds organize them by primary use and by technique fit. A series can appear under multiple groups when its rod lineup spans more than one.

By application

By technique

Ajing

Air-stick 13
Step-stick 6

Air-stick

Flagship ultralight area-trout spinning rods across the ZERO, More, KOMAYA, JETBLACK, Plus and Pogo sub-lines.

Model	Type	Length	Power	Action	Line	Lure	Price
JETBLACK 4 models High-end black-cosmetic range covering winding, all-round, technical and glass models.
ASJB-1602GUL	Spinning	6'0"	UL	M	—	—	Buy from Mukai
ASJB-1602UL	Spinning	6'0"	UL	R	—	—	Buy from Mukai
ASJB-1602UL-PW	Spinning	6'0"	UL	F	—	—	Buy from Mukai
ASJB-1622L	Spinning	6'2"	L	F	—	—	Buy from Mukai
ZERO 3 models Hollow thick-axis blank with solid or tubular top; the modern AIR-STICK standard.
ASZ-1572UL-S	Spinning	5'7"	UL	F	1–4	1/32–1/8oz	Buy from Mukai
ASZ-1602UL-M	Spinning	6'0"	UL	MF	2–4	1/32–1/8oz	Buy from Mukai
ASZ-1602UL-S	Spinning	6'0"	UL	F	1–4	1/32–1/8oz	Buy from Mukai
KOMAYA 2 models Professor Nagai-supervised pair, a regular-taper Type2.0 and a fast-taper Type4.0.
AK1632 Type2.0	Spinning	6'3"	UL	R	4–4	≤4.5g–≤4.5g	Buy from Mukai
AK1632 Type4.0	Spinning	6'3"	UL	F	4–4	≤6.0g–≤6.0g	Buy from Mukai
More 2 models Cork-gripped models blending carbon with four-axis Quattro carbon.
ASM-1602UL	Spinning	6'0"	UL	—	—	—	Buy from Mukai
ASM-1622UL	Spinning	6'2"	UL	—	—	—	Buy from Mukai
Reverbrater Pogo 1 model Strong butt and sensitive tubular tip for bottom and pogo lures.
AS-1622MUL	Spinning	6'2"	UL	—	6–6	1/32–3/16oz	Buy from Mukai
Plus 1 model Four-piece multi-piece travel model.
ASP-1604UL	Spinning	6'0"	UL	F	—	—	Buy from Mukai

Step-stick

Entry-level UL area-trout rods, including the upgraded TREMO sub-line.

Model	Type	Length	Power	Action	Line	Lure	Price
Standard 4 models The core entry STEP-STICK models in two and three-piece UL builds.
SS-1582UL	Spinning	5'8"	UL	F	2–4	1/32–1/8oz	Buy from Mukai
SS-1583UL	Spinning	5'8"	UL	F	2–4	1/32–1/8oz	Buy from Mukai
SS-1602UL	Spinning	6'0"	UL	F	2–4	1/32–1/8oz	Buy from Mukai
SS-1602UL-S	Spinning	6'0"	UL	F	2–4	1/32–3/32oz	Buy from Mukai
TREMO 2 models Higher-spec sub-line with a designed cosmetic and a baitcasting option.
ASTC-602UL	Casting	6'0"	UL	—	—	—	Buy from Mukai
SS-602UL	Spinning	6'0"	UL	—	—	—	Buy from Mukai

Frequently asked: Mukai

How many Mukai fishing rod models are in the Fishing Rod Database?

Fishing Rod Database currently indexes 19 Mukai rods across 2 distinct series, with full spec coverage on length, power, action, lure rating, line rating, and piece count.

What are Mukai's largest rod series?

By rod count, the largest Mukai series in the catalog are Air-stick (13 rods), Step-stick (6 rods).

Where is Mukai based?

Mukai is headquartered in Japan.

Does Mukai make ultralight or trout rods?

Yes. Mukai's ultralight, trout, and panfish-applicable series include Air-stick, Step-stick. Lure-weight floors and length data on each series page narrow the choice further.

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