Okuma Kotare

Kotare is the Maori word for the sacred kingfisher bird. This bird inspired this purpose-built range of rods by being fast, light and purpose built.

New for 2020, the Kotare range has been developed to provide the highest level of performance in the Okuma range. This range of rods is made from the highest modulus carbon we could find and coupled with the best components provides a lighter, stronger and more responsive rods that are designed for Kiwi’s by Kiwi’s. The 46T carbon construction is coupled with Okuma’s patented UMR (Ultimate Matrix Reinforcement) technology so while you maintain the sensitivity of a high modulus rod, you do not have to forgo on durability. Every rod has its limitations but with UMR, it maximises the performance of the materials adding enhanced reinforcing to vulnerable areas strengthening the overall action and minimizing weight.

The Kotare range will be the flagship range for Okuma New Zealand and each and every rod has been designed and tested in New Zealand. We guarantee these rods will impress, but we’ll let you be the judge

Kotare Softbait

Designed by keen softbait fishermen using the latest in rod building technology, the Kotare 7’6 6-10kg has been built to be the ultimate softbait rod for New Zealand conditions. Utilising a 46T graphite blank, revolutionary UMR technology, a minimalist carbon foregrip and reel seat and the highest quality SIC guides, the Kotare softbait rod is incredibly light and responsive. The super fast action means you are always in touch with your lure and can pick up even the most subtle of hits on the drop or retrieve. Once hooked up the rod has a truly impressive amount of backbone, perfect for turning big snapper out of reefy terrain.

• Ultra high-modulus 46T carbon blank

• Ultra Matrix Reinforcement to increase durability

• Alps carbon fibre reel seat

• ALPS SiC guides

• 7’6” 6-10kg

• Super fast action for increased sensitivity when softbaiting