HTO Aikido Light Rod 1.98m | 6’6 | 1-5g

HTO Aikido Light Rod – 1.98m (6’6”) | 1–5g Ultra-Light Lure Rod

The HTO Aikido Light Rod is inspired by the Japanese martial art of Aikido, where precision, balance, and control are key—values perfectly translated into this modern ultra-light lure rod. Designed for anglers who value finesse, sensitivity, and catch & release fishing, the Aikido range delivers refined performance without compromising fish welfare.

Built on a super lightweight 40-ton carbon blank, this rod feels feather-light in the hand while offering outstanding sensitivity and lure control. It allows you to fish all day with small lures while maintaining full control and direct feedback, even when targeting cautious or finicky fish.

Finished to a high standard, the Aikido features modern SiC guides with striking black and red whippings, paired with a sleek dark blank. A VSS reel seat with a metallic red collar completes the design, giving the rod a clean, modern Japanese-inspired look that has earned strong praise during extensive field testing by the HTO team.

This 1–5g version is perfectly suited to light lure fishing for perch, trout, chub, and LRF-style species, offering excellent casting accuracy and improved hook-up rates.

Key Features

• Length: 1.98m (6’6”)

• Casting Weight: 1–5g

• Ultra-light, responsive 40T carbon blank

• Designed for finesse and catch & release fishing

• Excellent sensitivity and precise lure control

• High-quality SiC guides with black/red whippings

• VSS reel seat with metallic red collar

• Modern, lightweight and well-balanced design

Tip & Technique Overview

• Solid tip models (within the range):

  • Ideal for flicking ultra-light lures

  • Perfect for close-range LRF fishing

  • Improves hook-up rates on shy, finicky fish

• Tubular tip models (within the range):

  • Enhanced casting performance

  • Superior control with crankbaits, jig heads, and metal lures

Ideal For

Perch, trout, chub, and light saltwater species using small soft plastics, micro jigs, crankbaits, and finesse hard lures.