METALZON TZ [New Gen]
Baitcasting ikametal squid jigging rods with titanium Torzite guides and high-visibility tip tuning
The Tailwalk METALZON TZ [New Gen] (2025 model) is a dedicated ikametal squid jigging series for anglers who target squid from boats using a weighted sinker with a sutte (Japanese squid rig) suspended above it. Ikametal is a boat-based vertical jigging style where detecting the faintest squid touches is paramount. Both visually through tip deflection and tactilely through the blank. This generation uses Fuji titanium-frame Torzite ring guides selected specifically to amplify tip movement visibility under low light.
Two of the three models use a K-setting spiral guide configuration (designation "-K") that reduces line trouble during the repeated jigging and shaking actions central to ikametal technique. The third model (C63M-N/TISL) uses a neutral/standard guide setting biased toward maximum tip visibility and lighter presentations. All blanks incorporate TORAYCA M40X high-modulus carbon. The series carries the TISL (Titanium SiC Lightweight) designation throughout.
All three are baitcasting models. C59MH-K/TISL is 5'9" MH rated 60–140 g, suited to heavier sinker loads in deeper water or faster current. C63M-K/TISL is 6'3" M rated 40–120 g with spiral guides for active jigging. C63M-N/TISL is 6'3" M with standard guide layout and an S (soft) tip action for visual sensitivity on lighter presentations.
Shaded band: the spread of the lineup's 3 models, as percentile rank among same-type rods. Solid line = series median · dashed ring = catalog median.
- Models
- 3 casting
- Length
- 5'9"–6'3" 1.75–1.91 m
- Power
- M–MH
- Action
- S
- Line
- 0.8PE braid
- Lure
- 1 1/2–5 oz 42.5–141.7 g
- Released
- 2025
Rods in this series
3 models| Save | Model | Length | Power | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C59MH-K/TISL | 5'9" | MH | Buy from Tailwalk | |
| C63M-K/TISL | 6'3" | M | Buy from Tailwalk | |
| C63M-N/TISL | 6'3" | M | Buy from Tailwalk |
Model notes
2 of 3 modelsShortest and heaviest-rated model. MH power and the 60–140 g sinker range address deeper water and stronger current where lighter models would be underpowered. Spiral K-guide setting reduces line twist and tangles during aggressive jigging strokes.
Neutral/standard guide layout instead of the spiral K-setting. Tuned primarily for maximum visual tip sensitivity. The soft tip section projects subtle squid touches as visible deflection. Intended for shallow or calm conditions where bite-detection takes priority over anti-tangle.