SX PRIMONELLA PAYAO
Short boat rods for payao/FAD pelagic fishing in H and MH power, casting and spinning pairs
The Prox SX Primonella Payao is a JDM boat fishing rod series designed specifically for payao fishing, a Southeast Asian and Pacific practice of fishing around FADs (fish aggregating devices) anchored in open water. Target species include small to medium pelagics such as yellowfin tuna, mahi-mahi, and skipjack. All 8 models are uniform in length at 5'11" (180 cm), which is typical of short, powerful boat rods intended for vertical or near-vertical jigging and live-baiting from a small vessel.
The lineup covers H and MH power in all combinations of spinning/casting and standard/K variants. The K suffix appears to denote a variant configured for a specific grip or knuckle guard setup common in Japanese offshore boat fishing. Both casting (C) and spinning versions are offered to suit angler preference. The compact 5'11" length across all models indicates a specialized boat application, outside the casting distance rod lane, but a fighting tool for use in rod holders or standup at close quarters.
All 8 models share the same 5'11" blank length and split into four functional pairs: H spinning, H spinning K, H casting, H casting K, then the same four at MH. The MH versions handle lighter class fish; H versions step up for larger pelagics. The K variants likely add a different handle or trigger configuration for boat-fishing comfort.
- Models
- 8 4 spinning · 4 casting
- Length
- 5'11" 1.81 m
- Power
- MH–H
Rods in this series
8 models| Save | Model | Length | Power | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPP180MH | 5'11" | MH | Buy from Prox | |
| SPP180H | 5'11" | H | Buy from Prox | |
| SPP180MHC | 5'11" | MH | Buy from Prox | |
| SPP180HC | 5'11" | H | Buy from Prox | |
| SPP180MHK | 5'11" | — | Buy from Prox | |
| SPP180HK | 5'11" | — | Buy from Prox | |
| SPP180MHCK | 5'11" | — | Buy from Prox | |
| SPP180HCK | 5'11" | — | Buy from Prox |
Model notes
2 of 8 modelsBase MH spinning model, the entry point to the series for lighter-class pelagics. Standard spinning configuration suits anglers not accustomed to baitcasting equipment or when working lighter jigs and live bait rigs around the FAD.
H power casting model with K-variant handle. H rating serves heavier payao species. The K designation in Prox nomenclature typically indicates a knuckle-guard or specialized grip, relevant for high-speed retrieves or sustained pulling where hand fatigue is a factor.