WILD SIDE Variant
Premium WILD SIDE tier with Fuji Torzite (/TZ) guides, T1100G carbon and 30-ton solid tips.
- Models
- 4
- Length
- 5.8'–7.0'
- Type
- Casting / Spinning
WILD SIDE Variant is the premium tier of the WILD SIDE family, distinguished by Fuji Torzite guide rings and, on solid-tip models, a 30-ton carbon solid tip. The /TZ suffix marks the Torzite-equipped builds. Titanium-framed Torzite guides replace stainless and SIC to cut weight and improve line flow, and at a given guide spec the Torzite ring offers a larger internal diameter.
The blank uses Toray T1100G carbon for a lighter, sharper feel, reinforced with aramid fiber so the action stays resilient rather than brittle. Retail listings include casting models such as the WSC-ST70H/TZ and WSC-ST65ML/TZ and WSC 60L/TZ, and spinning models such as the WSS-ST510UL/TZ and WSS60UL+/TZ, at prices around 49,500 to 55,000 yen.
Per the brand, the Variant is meant to be approachable rather than a specialist rod that demands expert technique, giving the WILD SIDE platform upgraded guides and carbon while keeping a usable, forgiving feel.
Deeper Dive
A closer look at notable models.
The WSS-ST510UL/TZ is a 5'10" ultralight spinning model in Legit Design's WILD SIDE Variant line, set up for ultralight finesse bass fishing. Its 30-ton carbon solid tip loads on light lures and reveals soft bites from inactive fish.
The WSC-ST65ML/TZ is a 6'5" medium-light casting model in Legit Design's WILD SIDE Variant line, set up for light, versatile bass fishing. Its 30-ton carbon solid tip loads on light lures and reveals soft bites from inactive fish.
The WSC-ST69MH/TZ is a 6'9" medium-heavy casting model in Legit Design's WILD SIDE Variant line, set up for power moving-bait and light-cover bass fishing. Its 30-ton carbon solid tip loads on light lures and reveals soft bites from inactive fish.
The WSC-ST70H/TZ is a 7'0" heavy casting model in Legit Design's WILD SIDE Variant line, set up for heavy-cover and big-bait bass fishing. Its 30-ton carbon solid tip loads on light lures and reveals soft bites from inactive fish.
Rods in this series
| Save | Model | Length | Power | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSS-ST510UL/TZ | 5'10" | UL | Buy from Legit Design | |
| WSC-ST65ML/TZ | 6'5" | ML | Buy from Legit Design | |
| WSC-ST69MH/TZ | 6'9" | MH | Buy from Legit Design | |
| WSC-ST70H/TZ | 7' | H | Buy from Legit Design |