Fishing Rod Database

SEMETANA WAKASAGI FLAT TIP CB

Ultra-short carbon flat-tip ice rods for wakasagi (pond smelt) jigging through ice.

Models
7
Length
0.7'–0.9'
Type
Spinning

Ultra-short ice fishing rods from Prox's SEMETANA wakasagi system, designed for jigging for wakasagi (pond smelt, Hypomesus nipponensis) through ice. The WHHC series features a flat carbon tip, carbon fiber processed into a thin plate shape instead of a round taper, which provides a distinct tone relative to glass: slightly stiffer feedback, clear visual movement on delicate bites, and a black-body/white-top coloration scheme for visibility against ice and snow. These are paired with Prox's SemeTana electric reel platform but carry a 5 mm base diameter making them compatible with other small spinning and baitcast wakasagi reels.

Two blank lengths (approx. 21 cm / 8" and 28 cm / 11") each offered across four actions from SSS (super-super-soft) through ML, totaling seven models in this CB (carbon blank) variant. The SSS and SS models are for detecting the most tentative winter bites in cold-water lows; ML is for conditions where slightly heavier micro-jigs or weighted droppers are needed. Construction is minimal by design, these are hand-held or table-mounted sticks, not cast. All seven models are spinning designation but function as vertical jigging tools held in hand or mounted to a rod stand over the hole.

The 21 cm (WHHC521x) and 28 cm (WHHC528x) length split gives anglers a choice based on hole depth, sitting posture, and personal preference for arm movement during extended sessions. No casting function; entirely vertical-presentation oriented.


Deeper Dive

A closer look at notable models.

WHHC521SSS Spinning · 0'8"

Softest action in the short-length group. SSS rating serves extremely light bites and very small micro-jigs in cold or sluggish conditions. The extra-soft flat carbon tip telegraphs bites that stiffer models would mask.

WHHC528ML Spinning · 0'11"

Stiffest model in the lineup. ML action in the 28 cm length handles slightly heavier rigs or windy conditions where the softer tips flutter unproductively. Also accommodates anglers preferring faster visual feedback over maximum sensitivity.


Rods in this series

Model Length Power Price
WHHC521S 0'8"
WHHC521SS 0'8"
WHHC521SSS 0'8"
WHHC528ML 0'11"
WHHC528S 0'11"
WHHC528SS 0'11"
WHHC528SSS 0'11"