～Shore Longtail Tuna Fishing Continues to Grow Along Australia’s East Coast～
In recent years, the shore-based longtail tuna game has been generating a lot of excitement on the east coast of Australia.
The target longtail tuna feeds on a variety of baits depending on the situation, ranging from tiny bait (whitebait) to large mackerel (slimy mackerel) and horse mackerel (scad).
Therefore, rods are required to have conflicting performance features: the “delicacy to cast small lures long distances.”
and the “power to stop large migratory fish.”
The local angler who sent us this report utilizes different models of the RunnerExceed to adapt to these conditions.
We will explain how local expert anglers read the situation and choose their rods, along with their reports.
Topwater Game: RunnerExceed 95TC
<SPEC>
Lure: Max Jig 120g / Plug 30~90g
Line: Max PE 4
Drag Max: 6kg/45°
<Angler’s Report>
I love using this rod because the slightly stiff blank allows me to freely control diving pencils.
Being able to input the exact intended action into the lure is a huge advantage for drawing bites, even in situations where fish are likely to turn away.
It has now become his indispensable main rod for targeting migratory fish from the shore.
<Features and Appeal of the RunnerExceed 95TC>
The 95TC, true to the “TC” (Technical) in its name, features a manual-style operability that allows anglers to freely control small to medium-sized lures.
The blank, which has tension all the way to the tip, enables anglers who can manage line slack to produce any desired action and create the perfect pause for a topwater plug bite. It is a highly versatile rod for experienced anglers with a wide range of techniques.
Underwater Game: RunnerExceed 911MH(Previous Model)
<SPEC>
Lure: Max Jig 100g / Max Plug 80g
Line: Max PE 4
Drag Max: 6kg/45°
<Angler’s Report>
This rod excels in situations where you want to achieve overwhelming casting distance to search a wide area with minnows, sinking pencils, soft lures, and metal jigs. Its greatest appeal is its “depth of capacity,” allowing it to cover a wide range of lures, from those imitating small sardines (pilchards) and whitebait to large bait lures.
Furthermore, when targeting even larger fish, he switches between the 100SXH and 100SHH.
<Features and Appeal of the 911MH>
Like the 95TC, this model is characterized by its highly responsive and precise feel. Its fast-recovering blank allows anglers to work lures at a brisk tempo with excellent control.
Another appeal is its versatility, with no particular weak points in terms of lures or situations.
It is a true all-round performer, allowing anglers to adapt to changing conditions and lure choices.
Another Angler Loves the RunnerExceed 110H Plug Model
<SPEC>
Lure: Plug 40~130g
Line: PE 4~7
Drag Max: 9kg/45°
<REPORT>
It has a flexible tip that allows for flawless operation of even 50g class plugs, accurately transmitting underwater information.
I caught a 92cm tuna this time, but the butt power had so much reserve that I felt I wasn’t even drawing out half of the rod’s potential.
The balance of its 11-foot length and lightness is exquisite, making it easy to nimbly operate diving pencils even in spots that are difficult for other anglers to conquer.
<Features and Appeal of the 110H>
It combines an 11ft long length that can handle harsh areas like high rock shores, breakwaters, and rugged shorelines, with the stiffness to cast large 130g plugs fully against the wind, and a delicate tip capable of operating small 40g plugs. The excellent casting feel, hard to believe for an 11ft long rod, provides the greatest casting distance in the RunnerExceed series.
Alongside RunnerExceed
The first angler clearly prefers a crisp, sharp blank, and his choice to use the RE95TC as his primary topwater rod was a remarkably technical decision.
The other angler chose the RE110H model for its versatility in adapting to ever-changing conditions and its ability to break through in high-pressure scenarios.
It was truly inspiring for us to see how both anglers selected their rods so precisely to match their personal goals and styles.
The highly strategic longtail tuna game on Australia’s east coast, matched to various bait patterns, will undoubtedly continue to grow in excitement.
And at the forefront of this, the RunnerExceed series is being chosen.
In harsh fields where limits are constantly tested, the tough blanks designed to draw out the maximum potential of the angler have created countless dramas.
“I want to cast small lures far.”
But, “I don’t want to lose to large migratory fish.”
Delicacy and power.
Casting distance and operability.
Achieving these conflicting performances at a high level is by no means easy.
That is exactly why the RunnerExceed is chosen.
Adapting to changing bait patterns, conquering the vast ocean, and facing off head-to-head with large fish.
The RunnerExceed will continue to support the challenges of these shore anglers.
