Fishing Rod Database

Spec 5

Convertible 2-length rods from 3.8ft to 6.2ft; AREA, SiC-guide (G), CHUB, and premium 05+ variants.

Models
14
Length
4.2'–6.2'
Price
$119.53–$355.67
Type
Casting / Spinning

Spec 5 is RGM's primary multi-piece freshwater spinning and casting series with a built-in convertible length system. Each rod ships with an extra butt section. Removing it reduces the rod length by one step and shifts the action toward Ultra Light, altering both casting weight range and flex profile. The core spec.5 covers five models from 3.8/4.2ft up to 5.8/6.2ft, with three spinning (S suffix) and two casting (B suffix) models. Actions run Ultra Light to Medium Light; lure ceiling is 9g and line is up to 8lb.

Three variant sub-lines build on the spec.5 platform. The spec.5 AREA (two models: 52-58B and 54-510S) is tuned for area management pond fishing on spoons and light plugs. The spec.5G uses the same blanks as the standard spec.5 but upgrades to SiC-ring guides; it covers four models (one casting, three spinning) at ¥28,380-¥29,480. The spec.5 CHUB 55 is a single 5-piece model at 1.66m (5'5"), 97% carbon, 73g, rated for 1-4g lures on 2-4lb line. The spec.05+ is a premium 6-piece version with a wooden grip; its blanks are 85% carbon and rod weights are 119-161g in the two configurations. It retails at ¥52,800-¥53,350 ($352-$356).

The convertible system works mechanically: the butt section attaches and detaches by hand, changing both length and stiffness character without tools. In the shorter mode the blank bends through the full length for a more forgiving fish-loading action; in the longer mode the butt adds casting leverage and fish-fighting authority. The system appears across all spec.5 variants except the CHUB 55.


Deeper Dive

A closer look at notable models.

spec.5/38-42B Casting · 4'2" / 3'8" · UL

Shortest casting model in the core spec.5 range. In long mode (4.2ft, 5 pieces) the action rates Light with up to 7g lures; in short mode (3.8ft, 4 pieces) it drops to Ultra Light at up to 6g. Pack length is 31.0cm in either mode. This is the spec.5 model best suited to tight mountain streams where shorter overall length reduces snag risk on back-casts.

spec.5G/42-48S Spinning · 4'8" / 4'2" · L

Same blank as the standard spec.5/42-48S but with SiC ring guides throughout. The SiC upgrade runs ¥10,450 more ($69.67) over the standard model. 53% carbon in both versions.

spec.05+ /46-50B Casting · 5'0" / 4'6" · L

Premium tier in the spec.5 family. 6-piece casting model with a wooden grip section that adds character weight (140g vs 79g for the standard spec.5/46-50B) but shifts balance closer to hand. Blank is 85% carbon. Price is ¥53,350 ($355.67), roughly 2.9x the standard spec.5/46-50B.

spec.5 CHUB 55 Spinning · 5'5" · UL

A standalone spec.5 variant dedicated to chubbing. No convertible system; a single 5-piece configuration at 1.66m (5'5"), packing to 36.5cm. The 97% carbon is the highest in the spec.5 family. Blank was specifically designed to cast 1-4g lures in river current without overtorquing on the presentation stroke.

spec.5/50-56S Spinning · 5'6" / 5'0" · L

5-piece spinning rod in 5.6ft (long) or 5.0ft (short) configurations. 72% carbon at 77g (long) and 69g (short). A practical mid-length spec.5 that covers most stream and area trout situations without being too long for tight spots or too short for open water casting.

spec.5 AREA/52-58B Casting · 5'8" / 5'2" · UL

Area-specific casting model; 78% carbon, Ultra Light action in both configurations. Designed for area management pond spoon and plug fishing on braid or fluorocarbon at up to 0.6号 or 6lb. Pack length 43.0cm in either mode.


Rods in this series

Model Length Power Price
spec.5/38-42B 4'2" / 3'8" UL $124.67
spec.5/42-48S 4'8" / 4'2" L $119.53
spec.5G/42-48S 4'8" / 4'2" L $189.20
spec.05+ /42-48S 4'8" / 4'2" L $352
spec.5/46-50B 5'0" / 4'6" L $124.67
spec.05+ /46-50B 5'0" / 4'6" L $355.67
spec.5G/46-50B 5'0" / 4'6" L $196.53
spec.5 CHUB 55 5'5" UL $158.67
spec.5G/50-56S 5'6" / 5'0" L $193.60
spec.5/50-56S 5'6" / 5'0" L $121.73
spec.5 AREA/52-58B 5'8" / 5'2" UL $139.33
spec.5 AREA/54-510S 5'10" / 5'4" L $132
spec.5G/58-62S 6'2" / 5'8" ML $196.53
spec.5/58-62S 6'2" / 5'8" ML $123.20