TOYO Hashimoto Zoom 9H

Hashimoto Zoom 9H is a named model in TOYO's Taiwan shrimp-pond pole series, using the same three-stage telescoping format as the rest of the family: one pole that fishes at three length settings so it can be adjusted to the pond and seat without changing rods. Its identity in the lineup is a soft pink paint scheme.

Unlike most of its single-model siblings, Hashimoto comes in two sizes: a 4-5-6 version at 1.8 m full extension, 6 pieces, 80 g; and a 5-6-7 at 2.1 m, 7 pieces, 96.7 g. Both are 98 percent carbon and close to 38 cm. The 9H rating is a stiff action for quick, positive lifts on pond prawns.