Shizen
By Nakamura core casting/spinning family
- Models
- 16
- Length
- 5.5'–7.0'
- Type
- Casting / Spinning
Shizen is the volume By Nakamura family: sixteen configs across 5'6", 5'8", 5'10", 6'3" and 7'0" in carretilha and molinete builds, L through H, on the standard ladder from 6-12 lb / 3.5-10 g to 15-30 lb. Blank weights run 90-130 g; the maker's copy sells the family on dourado-class strength in a light package.
Shaded band: the spread of the lineup's 16 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 5'6" light carretilha (baitcast) build rated 6-12 lb and 3.5-10 g with a moderate action.
A 5'6" medium-light carretilha (baitcast) build rated 7-14 lb and 5-14 g with a moderate action.
A 5'6" medium carretilha (baitcast) build rated 8-17 lb and 6-18 g with a moderate action.
A 5'6" medium-heavy carretilha (baitcast) build rated 10-20 lb and 10-28 g with a moderate action.
A 5'8" light carretilha (baitcast) build rated 6-12 lb and 3.5-10 g with a moderate action.
A 5'8" medium-light carretilha (baitcast) build rated 7-14 lb and 5-14 g with a moderate action.
A 5'8" medium carretilha (baitcast) build rated 8-17 lb and 6-18 g with a fast action.
A 5'10" medium-heavy carretilha (baitcast) build rated 10-20 lb and 10-28 g with a fast action.
A 5'10" heavy carretilha (baitcast) build rated 12-25 lb and 14-45 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" light molinete (spinning) build rated 6-12 lb and 3.5-10 g with a fast 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 molinete (spinning) build rated 8-17 lb and 6-18 g with a fast action.
A 7'0" heavy carretilha (baitcast) build rated 15-30 lb and 15-40 g with a fast action.
A 7'0" heavy molinete (spinning) build rated 15-30 lb and 15-40 g with a fast action.
Rods in this series
| Save | Model | Length | Power | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shizen C12 561L | 5'6" | L | Buy from Maruri | |
| Shizen C14 561ML | 5'6" | ML | Buy from Maruri | |
| Shizen C17 561M | 5'6" | M | Buy from Maruri | |
| Shizen C20 561MH | 5'6" | MH | Buy from Maruri | |
| Shizen C12 581L | 5'8" | L | Buy from Maruri | |
| Shizen C14 581ML | 5'8" | ML | Buy from Maruri | |
| Shizen C17 581M | 5'8" | M | Buy from Maruri | |
| Shizen C20 5101MH | 5'10" | MH | Buy from Maruri | |
| Shizen C25 5101H | 5'10" | H | Buy from Maruri | |
| Shizen C12 631L | 6'3" | L | Buy from Maruri | |
| Shizen C14 631ML | 6'3" | ML | Buy from Maruri | |
| Shizen S12 632L | 6'3" | L | Buy from Maruri | |
| Shizen S14 632ML | 6'3" | ML | Buy from Maruri | |
| Shizen S17 632M | 6'3" | M | Buy from Maruri | |
| Shizen C30 702H | 7'0" | H | Buy from Maruri | |
| Shizen S30 702H | 7'0" | H | Buy from Maruri |