Nissin 2 Way Yuyuzan - Kocho 540
Adjusts from 16.2 - 17.4 feet.
The Yuyuzan is a great quality and great value Keiryu rod from Nissin. The rod is a “2 Way” rod meaning is length is adjustable by either extending the second section or leaving it non-extended by twisting it into a friction stripe on the rod. This process is intuitive and can be done in seconds. At full length, the Yuyuzan is 17.4 ft and adjusts down to 16.2 ft. making this a very practical rod.
The model that we sell is the “Kocho” model, meaning it has a stiff action. The rod has an RFI value of 7.7, with a CCS rating of 41 pennies. Translated, this means the Yuyuzan is a very stiff, fast action rod. As such, it is great for deep hole fishing using weighted bait or nymphs (great for Euro style heavy nymphing). It can also throw a furled line very well.
Nissin’s quality is evident in this rod. The fit n’ finish is top notch, while the grip has a very good non-slip finish to it. For those looking for a top notch, Japanese Keiryu rod with lots of practical value, the Yuyuzan is the one.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Nissin 2 Way Yuyuzan ZX Kocho 540
Soft material case
ROD SPECS
SECTIONS: 13
EXTENDED LENGTH: 5.3 meters / 17.4 feet (16.2 feet when extended to shorter length)
COLLAPSED LENGTH: 20.8 inches collapsed
WEIGHT: 5.11 oz (5.32 with plug)
ACTION: Fast Action
TIPPET: 7.5X - 5X
ROD FLEX INDEX(RFI): 7.8 / CCS of 41 Pennies. Find out more.
SPECIES: Trout, Bluegill, Perch, Bass
FISHING APPLICATIONS
Weighted bait
Nymphs / Euro Nymphing
Softbaits (e.g Nikko caddisfly larvae or hellgrammites)
Dry or Wet flies (using the furled or pvc floating line)
FINAL THOUGHTS
The Yuyuzan is a great quality, great value rod from Nissin that offers length adjustment practicality and fast action performance. It is well suited to hit deep holes with either a weighted presentation or nymphs and can handle larger fish.
CASTING GUIDE
These are preliminary recommended casting techniques for this rod based on line and presentation used. As always, experiment and refine what works best for you. The Yuyuzan works great with the Orbit Cast for virtually all situations. It may be worth experimenting with the Lob Cast for heavy weighted presentations and the Bow Cast for lighter nymph presentations.
