Altiva

The Palms Altiva (アルティバ) is a JDM rod series designed exclusively for casting ayu (sweetfish, Plecoglossus altivelis) with lures, a style called キャスティングアユ (casting ayu). This is distinct lure-game approach where anglers cast dedicated ayu lures (primarily Palms' Escade series) into rivers and work them through current seams. Target angler is a Japanese freshwater lure angler comfortable in moving water. All models use X-Carbonology construction, carbon sheets wrapped diagonally in an X pattern to resist blank twist while reducing weight.

The tip section is calibrated for the specific swimming action of ayu lures in current (notably the Escade), providing enough flex to avoid hook pulls on soft-mouthed ayu while the butt carries the power to land fish fighting the current. Tangle-free K guides are used on casting and spinning models. The series carries a 3-year warranty, unusual for Japanese rods. The ALGT-600GL is a guideless telescopic pole (延べ竿 style) for use in reel-prohibited zones. The five-model lineup divides into three categories: 8'6" spinning (ALGS-86L) and bait (ALGC-86L) as the core entry models; 9'10" spinning (ALGS-910L+) and bait (ALGC-910L+ / New ALGC-910L+) for reaching stronger current and larger fish; and the 6m five-piece guideless telescopic (ALGT-600GL) for specialized river access.

Spinning favors casting distance; bait favors precise current control via clutch operation. The New ALGC-910L+ uses a spiral guide layout.