MICROSALT TE
Compact telescopic saltwater lure travel rod, paired casting/spinning at three lengths for Japanese-style microsalt fishing
The MICROSALT TE is a compact telescopic travel rod from Japanese manufacturer Prox, designed for saltwater lure fishing from shore, jetties, or light boats. The TE designation indicates a 2024 model update (versus the earlier SE) with improved blank materials and reportedly better strength despite the multi-section compact format. Primary applications are light inshore salt lure fishing, made for seabream, small bass, light rockfish, and similar species common to Japanese inshore salt lure (microsalt) fishing. All models are ML power and collapse to a portable form factor, with lengths extending from 5'10" to 8'2" in the deployed state.
Both casting and spinning variants share the same length tiers (5'10", approximately 7'0", and 8'0"), giving matched pairs for anglers who want versatility in a single travel kit. The telescopic construction trades some sensitivity versus one-piece blanks, but the TE revision is noted in user feedback as substantially stronger than the prior SE version. Line ratings (8–16 lb casting / 4–12 lb spinning) and lure ranges (1/4–3/4 oz casting / 3/32–1/2 oz spinning) are consistent with light inshore salt lure fishing across all models.
Six models total: three lengths × two configurations (casting/spinning). The length range from 5'10" to 8'+ accommodates a wide range of salt lure scenarios, the shortest suits pier or structure fishing where a long rod is impractical; the longest covers beach surf or wider rock platforms. All models share ML power, so power selection is outside the variable lane, only length and configuration differ.
Shaded band: the spread of the lineup's 6 models, as percentile rank among same-type rods. Solid line = series median · dashed ring = catalog median.
- Models
- 6 3 casting · 3 spinning
- Length
- 5'10"–8'2" 1.78–2.48 m
- Power
- ML–M
- Inferred
- Line
- 4–16 lb
- Lure
- 3/32–3/4 oz 3–21 g
Rods in this series
6 models| Save | Model | Length | Power | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MST60MLTC | 5'10" | MI | Buy from Prox | |
| MST60MLTS | 5'10" | MLI | Buy from Prox | |
| MST70MLTS | 6'10" | MLI | Buy from Prox | |
| MST70MLTC | 7'1" | MI | Buy from Prox | |
| MST80MLTC | 8'1" | MI | Buy from Prox | |
| MST80MLTS | 8'2" | MLI | Buy from Prox |
I Power rating inferred from the lure / line-weight recommendation — not specified by the manufacturer.
Model notes
3 of 6 modelsShortest casting model; 5'10" in collapsed travel format suits tight spots like fishing piers with limited casting arc or close-quarters jetty work. Handles quarter- to three-quarter-ounce lures in an easily-packed form.
Longest casting model at 8'1"; extends reach on open beach or wider rock platforms. The additional length helps in surf or current where distance and clearance above wave wash matter.
Longest spinning variant; 8'2" with lighter line and lure rating than the casting twin. Suited to lighter presentations, small minnow plugs, light jig heads, where the spinning setup gives anglers better control on light braid.