UL model
Entry-tier JDM ajing rods for horse mackerel with micro-jigs under 3 g, UL/XF across three lengths
The Major Craft AJI-DO 1G (AD1) UL model is a dedicated JDM ajing rod, a Japanese light-game technique made for aji (horse mackerel / Trachurus japonicus) with micro-jigs and soft plastics weighing under 3 g. The series sits at the entry tier of Major Craft's ajing lineup, sharing core concepts with the higher-end 5G series at lower price. Target angler: beginners to intermediate ajing anglers. Not appropriate for heavier lure work or species beyond finesse light-game serves.
The XF (extra-fast) action across all three UL models is essential for ajing, the tip must telegraph the subtle tap of a horse mackerel while transmitting dart action to tiny lures. Lure range is confirmed at 1/96 to 3/32 oz (approximately 0.3–2.7 g), consistent with ajing's micro-lure demands. Two-piece construction (2 joints) for portability. Blank suppresses tip wobble on cast to maintain accuracy with lightweight rigs. Weight confirmed in the 52–61 g range across the lineup, very light in hand.
Three lengths at 5'8", 6'2", and 6'8", all UL/XF. Length selection follows casting distance and sensitivity preference: 5'8" for close-range harbor work with maximum tip feel; 6'8" for slightly longer casts and boat-rail distance management. All spinning, all two-piece. No power variation, the series is a single-technique, single-power lineup separated by length.
Shaded band: the spread of the lineup's 3 models, as percentile rank among same-type rods. Solid line = series median · dashed ring = catalog median.
- Models
- 3 spinning
- Length
- 5'8"–6'8" 1.73–2.03 m
- Power
- UL
- Action
- XF
- Line
- 1–3 lb
- Lure
- 1/96–3/32 oz 0.2–2.5 g
Rods in this series
3 models| Save | Model | Length | Power | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AD1-S582UL | 5'8" | UL | Buy from Major Craft | |
| AD1-S622UL | 6'2" | UL | Buy from Major Craft | |
| AD1-S682UL | 6'8" | UL | Buy from Major Craft |
Model notes
2 of 3 modelsShortest model at 5'8", maximum sensitivity and tip feel for harbor/pier ajing at close range. Light enough (confirmed ~52 g) for all-night sessions.
Longest at 6'8", adds casting distance for shore or boat situations requiring reach. Same UL/XF spec as shorter siblings; the trade-off is marginally reduced tip sensitivity versus the 5'8" in exchange for coverage.