The 2025 DAIWA MORETHAN.J 96M is a medium-power 2-piece spinning rod, built for ultra-long-distance shore casting targeting sea bass. At only 135g, it balances lightweight handling and solid backbone for open surf and wide tidal river environments.

Constructed with premium 99% HVF Nano carbon blank, X45 anti-torsion weave and a fast taper, the blank offers sharp lure manipulation and reliable hook-setting power. It handles lures from 10g to 40g and PE lines rated 0.8–1.5# with ease. Ideal for minnows, sinking pencils, soft plastics and medium metal jigs on flat coastal shorelines, broad estuary channels and distant reef zones.