XESTA Black Star S74ML-T Multy Swap 0.8-12g

The XESTA Black Star Multi Swap S74ML-T is a versatile Japanese light game spinning rod perfectly suited to both UK freshwater predator fishing and light saltwater applications. With a supple yet powerful blank and a 0.8–12g casting range, it offers excellent sensitivity and lure control for targeting perch, chub and zander, as well as coastal species.

At 7'4" (2.24m), the S74ML-T provides an excellent balance of casting distance, precision and manoeuvrability. Its flexible upper section allows delicate presentations with lightweight jigheads, soft plastics and small hard lures, while the powerful belly and butt sections provide the backbone needed to control larger fish. This makes it an excellent all-round choice for UK anglers who regularly switch between freshwater and saltwater lure fishing.

Key Features

• Length: 7'4" (approximately 2.24m)

• Casting Weight: 0.8–12g

• Model: S74ML-T Multi Swap

• Series: XESTA Black Star

• Rod Type: Light Game Spinning Rod

• Supple and responsive blank for finesse lure presentations

• Powerful belly and butt sections for improved fish control

• Progressive action combines sensitivity with fighting strength

• Suitable for lightweight jigheads and soft plastics

• Excellent for small crankbaits, minnows and other hard lures

• Versatile for both freshwater and saltwater fishing

• Ideal for UK perch, chub and light zander fishing

• Well suited to rivers, canals, lakes, harbours and estuaries

• Balanced length for casting accuracy and lure control

Best Techniques

Perch Fishing: Ideal for fishing small soft plastics, jigheads, Ned rigs and lightweight hard lures. The sensitive blank helps detect subtle bites, while its forgiving action provides excellent control when playing fish.

Chub Fishing: The 7'4" length and flexible blank make it an excellent choice for casting small crankbaits, minnows and surface lures along rivers, under overhanging trees and around current seams.

Zander Fishing: Suitable for lighter jighead and soft plastic presentations, particularly when targeting zander in canals, rivers and stillwaters where sensitivity and controlled lure movement are important.

Light Rock Fishing: Equally capable in saltwater, handling small soft plastics and hard lures around harbour walls, rocky shorelines and breakwaters.

Ideal For

• UK perch fishing

• Chub fishing with small hard lures

• Light zander fishing

• Ultralight and light lure fishing

• River, canal and stillwater fishing

• Light Rock Fishing (LRF)

• Harbour and estuary fishing

• Anglers wanting one versatile rod for freshwater and saltwater use

Target Species

Perch, chub, zander, trout, wrasse, pollock, sea bass, black sea bream and other light game species.