Molla
JDM two-piece bass series for finesse through mid-power techniques, casting and spinning
The Molla is Palms' dedicated Japanese freshwater bass rod series, designed for anglers who want a single series that handles finesse spinning through medium-power baitcasting without switching brands. Target species is largemouth and smallmouth bass in lake, river, and bank scenarios. It suits anglers who fish a wide range of presentations and prefer Japanese-grade fit-and-finish at a mid-tier JDM price point.
Blanks are built on Palms' X Carbonology technology, a cross-directional carbon fiber layup applied throughout the entire blank from butt to tip, inherited and improved from the prior generation Molla. Each rod is two-piece. The series is coherent in its moderate-to-light power orientation; no model crosses into heavy bass territory. Construction weight is kept low, with finesse spinning models around 100-110 g.
The lineup gives anglers 5 casting (MGGC) and 3 spinning (MGGS) models, all 2-piece. Lengths run 6'2" to 7'3". Casting covers L through MH power across XF, F, and MF actions for presentations from finesse bait casting to jig-and-worm. Spinning covers L to ML+ for drop shot, shaking, and bank casting. Each model carries a named technique role (e. g. "Bait Finesse," "Shaking Specialty," "Bank Fisher").
Shaded band: the spread of the lineup's 8 models, as percentile rank among same-type rods. Solid line = series median · dashed ring = catalog median.
- Models
- 8 5 casting · 3 spinning
- Length
- 6'2"–7'3" 1.90–2.20 m
- Power
- L–MH 4 classes
- Action
- XF–MF
- Line
- 3–20 lb
- Lure
- 3/32–1 oz 2.7–28 g
Rods in this series
8 models| Save | Model | Length | Power | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MGGC-62MLXXF | 6'2" | ML | — | |
| MGGC-65ML2F | 6'5" | ML | — | |
| MGGS-65L+2MF | 6'5" | L | — | |
| MGGC-66M2F | 6'6" | M | — | |
| MGGC-67L2XF | 6'7" | L | — | |
| MGGC-67MH2F | 6'7" | MH | — | |
| MGGS-67L2F | 6'7" | L | — | |
| MGGS-73ML+2F | 7'3" | ML | — |
Model notes
3 of 8 modelsExtra-extra-fast action is rare in casting rods at this length. This is a bait-finesse casting model, designed for light lures on baitcasting gear, a distinctly Japanese technique. The short 6'2" length and ML power keep it nimble for confined presentations.
Lightest baitcasting model. Low lure weight floor of 3/32 oz confirms BFS-style (bait finesse system) intent. L power on a 6'7" casting rod requires a tuned reel with light spool; this is a specialist tool for finesse-range lures on baitcasting setups.
Longest rod in the series and labelled "Bank Fisher", intended for longer casts from the bank or shore. The ML+ rating provides backbone for distance casting while retaining sensitivity for bottom contact. Distinct role versus the shorter finesse spinning models.