Crafter
By Nakamura light casting family with slow actions
- Models
- 12
- Length
- 5.7'–6.3'
- Type
- Casting / Spinning
Crafter is the By Nakamura light-line family: twelve one-piece casting configs at 5'8" and 6'3", UL through MH, 5-10 lb up to 10-20 lb. The light powers carry slow factory actions (unusual on Brazilian carbon) for working small lures on limber tips; the heavier configs go fast.
Shaded band: the spread of the lineup's 12 models, as percentile rank among same-type rods. Solid line = series median · dashed ring = catalog median.
Deeper Dive
A closer look at notable models.
A 5'8" ultralight carretilha (baitcast) build rated 5-10 lb and 4-8 g with a slow action.
A 5'8" light carretilha (baitcast) build rated 6-12 lb and 3.5-10 g with a slow action.
A 5'8" medium-light carretilha (baitcast) build rated 7-14 lb and 5-14 g with a fast action.
A 5'8" medium carretilha (baitcast) build rated 8-17 lb and 6-18 g with a fast action.
A 6'0" medium-heavy carretilha (baitcast) build rated 10-20 lb and 10-20 g with a fast action.
A 6'0" heavy carretilha (baitcast) build rated 12-25 lb and 12-28 g with a fast action.
A 6'3" light carretilha (baitcast) build rated 6-12 lb and 3.5-10 g with a fast action.
A 6'3" medium-light carretilha (baitcast) build rated 7-14 lb and 5-14 g with a fast action.
A 6'3" ultralight molinete (spinning) build rated 4-8 lb and 2-7 g with a fast action.
A 6'3" light molinete (spinning) build rated 6-12 lb and 3.5-10 g with a moderate action.
A 6'3" medium-light molinete (spinning) build rated 7-14 lb and 5-14 g with a fast action.
A 6'3" medium carretilha (baitcast) build rated 8-17 lb and 6-18 g with a fast action.
Rods in this series
| Save | Model | Length | Power | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRA C10 581UL | 5'8" | UL | Buy from Maruri | |
| CRA C12 581L | 5'8" | L | Buy from Maruri | |
| CRA C14 581ML | 5'8" | ML | Buy from Maruri | |
| CRA C17 581M | 5'8" | M | Buy from Maruri | |
| CRA C20 601MH | 6'0" | MH | Buy from Maruri | |
| CRA C25 601H | 6'0" | H | Buy from Maruri | |
| CRA C12 631L | 6'3" | L | Buy from Maruri | |
| CRA C14 631ML | 6'3" | ML | Buy from Maruri | |
| CRA S8 631UL | 6'3" | UL | Buy from Maruri | |
| CRA S12 631L | 6'3" | L | Buy from Maruri | |
| CRA S14 631ML | 6'3" | ML | Buy from Maruri | |
| CRA C17 631M | 6'3" | M | Buy from Maruri |