Kawasemi Rhapsody
Premium stream trout, 13 rods 4'1"-6'1" (S+C), MAX6-15g, ultra-light.
The Kawasemi Rhapsody is Jackson's flagship stream trout series, thirteen models covering native-stream and headwater fishing with small spinners, spoons, and soft plastics. The lineup spans 4ft3in to 6ft1in and includes both spinning (KWSM-S) and baitcasting (KWSM-C) options, as well as five-piece travel versions of the shortest models. Power ratings include Ultra Light, Ultra Light+, Light, and a rare L-Medium Light designation at 5ft10in for slightly heavier lure work in larger mountain streams.
Lure ceilings are uniformly low (MAX6g to MAX15g) and line ratings are specified in lb rather than PE, reflecting the monofilament and fluorocarbon lines standard in stream trout fishing. Rod weights across the series run 76g to 96g, making these among the lightest full-spec rods in the Jackson catalog. The -G suffix on the KWSM-C43UL-G indicates a graphite grip variant; the -T suffix on KWSM-C47L-T indicates a different grip material.
The Kawasemi Rhapsody is positioned as a premium stream trout tool at ¥28,600 to ¥34,100, with the five-piece 4ft1in models (¥34,100) serving as high-end pack-travel options. The series emphasises short to mid-length rods optimised for close-quarters casting in tight stream corridors, covering both the entry-width headwater creek and the wider mid-elevation river pool.
Shaded band: the spread of the lineup's 13 models, as percentile rank among same-type rods. Solid line = series median · dashed ring = catalog median.
- Models
- 13 8 spinning · 5 casting
- Length
- 4'1"–6'1" 1.24–1.85 m
- Power
- UL–ML 3 classes
- Action
- F–R
- Line
- up to 6 lb
- Lure
- up to 1/2 oz 15 g
- List price
- $190.67–$227.33
- Released
- 2021
Rods in this series
13 models| Save | Model | Length | Power | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KWSM-S41L 5P | 4'1" | L | Buy from Jackson | |
| KWSM-C41L 5P | 4'1" | L | Buy from Jackson | |
| KWSM-C43UL-G | 4'3" | UL | Buy from Jackson | |
| KWSM-S46UL+ | 4'6" | UL | Buy from Jackson | |
| KWSM-C46L | 4'6" | L | Buy from Jackson | |
| KWSM-C47L-T | 4'7" | L | Buy from Jackson | |
| KWSM-S49L | 4'9" | L | Buy from Jackson | |
| KWSM-S411L | 4'11" | L | Buy from Jackson | |
| KWSM-C411UL | 4'11" | UL | Buy from Jackson | |
| KWSM-S50L | 5' | L | Buy from Jackson | |
| KWSM-S52UL | 5'2" | UL | Buy from Jackson | |
| KWSM-S510LML | 5'10" | ML | Buy from Jackson | |
| KWSM-S601ULL | 6'1" | UL | Buy from Jackson |
Model notes
3 of 13 modelsFive-piece 4ft1in spinning pack model. Same spec as the fixed equivalents; breaks into 5 sections for travel.
UL+ power designation: slightly stiffer than standard UL. 4ft6in, MAX7g, Regular action. Suited for heavier small spoons in open water.
L-Medium Light power; the longest and most powerful model at 5ft10in, MAX15g. Covers wider mid-elevation streams where longer reach and heavier lures are appropriate.