“FOKEETO Whippy” series is for Jig fishing. (Reference FOKEETO MB & MS series comment)
“Whippy” is designed with a parabolic taper.
At first sight, you think it is too soft, but “Whippy“ have enough power in it.
Initially, you think the rod action is too soft, but the “Whippy” is a very strong and powerful rod.
For example, the “FOKEETO FS59-2 Whippy” caught a 77 lbs. Longtail tuna at Akashi channel, Japan in 2002.
FOKEETO Whippy series has 6 different power types.
Please check the standard list below.
BAIT MODEL
Model No.
Length
(ft.)
Joint
(pce)
Closed
Length(cm)
Lure Wt(g)
Min-Max
Lure Wt(g)
Best Match
Line Wt
Best Match
Price
(yen)
FB60-1 Whippy
6'0"
1
183
60
30-50
PE0.8-1.5
41,000
FB58-2 Whippy
5'8"
1
172
120
40-90
PE1.5-2
42,000
FB58-4 Whippy
5'8"
1
172
150
50-120
PE3
43,000
FB56-6 Whippy
5'6"
1
167
220
90-200
PE4
44,000
SPINNING MODEL
Model No.
Length
(ft.)
Joint
(pce)
Closed
Length(cm)
Lure Wt(g)
Min-Max
Lure Wt(g)
Best Match
Line Wt
Best Match
Price
(yen)
FS60-1 Whippy
6'0"
1
183
60
30-50
PE0.8-1.5
41,000
FS59-2 Whippy
5'9"
1
175
120
40-90
PE1.5-2
42,000
FS59-4 Whippy
5'9"
1
175
150
50-120
PE3
43,000
FS56-6 Whippy
5'6"
1
167
220
90-200
PE4
44,000
GUIDE …..All models use Fuji Titanium frame and SIC (silicon carbide) ring guides.
W-NUT RINGS ….. All models include these rings that lock the reel tightly to the seat. (PAT)
FB …..is for bait casting reels FS ….. is for spinning reels
FS63-2Whippy
