This page indexes 107 Prox fishing rods across 47 series, with full specs for each: length, power, action, lure rating, line rating, pieces, and price where available.
Prox (株式会社プロックス) is a fishing equipment manufacturer based in Settsu City, Osaka, operating under the tagline "making fishing more accessible" (釣りをもっとお手軽に). The company builds one of the broadest rod catalogs of any independent Japanese tackle maker: 193 qualifying SKUs across 59 series covering wakasagi (ice smelt) fishing, tenkara, traditional species-specific boat rods, eging, lure fishing, shore ISO casting, and a dedicated pack/travel range. Few Japanese brands commit resources to this many distinct technique categories simultaneously.
The traditional Japanese boat-fishing section is the most distinctive part of the catalog. Prox maintains multi-tier series for kawahagi (filefish), with the Air-K SE at the premium level and ST2 at entry; purpose-built puffer fish rods under the KAPPO TORAFUGU and KAPPOU IKI FUGU families; a full tenya range (POWER TENYA AIR-K, MADAI TENYA AIR-K, SEMEWAZA TENYA TACHIUO TYPE-K); ikada and kabuse boat rods; octopus game rods; and SLJ (super light jigging) through MAJINBOU SLJ. The depth and specificity of this coverage is unusual even among Japanese brands. Very few non-Japanese brands attempt any of these categories at all.
Prox distributes through a retail partner network across Japan and also offers products under a secondary brand, VICEO, within the same product ecosystem. Where list prices are published they run from roughly ¥7,800 to ¥24,800; many flagship models are quoted at "OPEN" pricing, consistent with established wholesale distribution. A complete English-language version of the site at proxinc.co.jp/en reflects the brand's presence at international tackle shows and growing export awareness.
What Prox is known for
Prox is best known for the breadth and specificity of its traditional Japanese technique coverage — kawahagi, torafugu, tachiuo tenya, ikada, octopus, and wakasagi ice fishing rods that most international and even most domestic Japanese brands do not offer. The Air-K designation marks its premium blank tier across several specialist series. The catalog spans from the extreme ultralight (tanago and shirasu micro rods) to 5.4-meter five-piece shore casting rods.
47 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.
IPower rating inferred from the lure / line-weight recommendation — not specified by the manufacturer.
Frequently asked: Prox
How many Prox fishing rod models are in the Fishing Rod Database?
Fishing Rod Database currently indexes 107 Prox rods across 47 distinct series, with full spec coverage on length, power, action, lure rating, line rating, and piece count.
What are Prox's largest rod series?
By rod count, the largest Prox series in the catalog are Sx Primonella Payao (8 rods), Clear Lock Henpei Hosaki (6 rods), Clear Lock Maru Hosaki (6 rods), Microsalt Te (6 rods), Majinbou Slj (5 rods).
Where is Prox based?
Prox is headquartered in Settsu, Osaka, Japan, founded Unknown.
Which Prox rods are best for bass fishing?
Prox's bass-relevant series include Squid Metal Type-k, Micro Bass Fe. Each covers a different mix of techniques and price tiers; the specs (length, power, lure rating) on each series page tell you which is built for the technique you fish most.
Does Prox make ultralight or trout rods?
Yes. Prox's ultralight, trout, and panfish-applicable series include Ajimaru, Micro Bass Fe, Teleshorty Se, Tiny Cast Air-k, Tiny Cast ST, Mobatra 8 Plus1 Se. Lure-weight floors and length data on each series page narrow the choice further.
Does Prox make travel or multi-piece rods?
Yes. Prox's multi-piece travel series include Eginger Pack Se, Micro Bass Fe, Ax Semewaza Kyougi Multi Bouhatei Se, Minimova 7se, Nezakana Gonzo Pack. Piece counts of 4 or more pack down for backpack and air-travel carry, with most series offering matching 2-piece variants in the same spec windows.