Megabass's CAIYEN VSM Ika Metal is the dedicated Ika Metal series within the VSM range, designed exclusively for baitcasting reels and developed to approach this boat squid fishing technique with maximum precision and sensitivity. Each model combines the brand’s most advanced construction technologies with the expertise of Megabass rod builders, with the aim of providing direct and immediate control of the metal sutte throughout every stage of the fishing action. The blank structure, highly sensitive tip, guide system, and exclusive Megabass Head Locking System are all engineered to enhance both tactile sensitivity and the visual detection of bites. Even the faintest signals can therefore be identified more clearly, improving accuracy, hook-setting timing, and overall catch efficiency. The special IFPS reel seat, the ITO FULL PALMING SEAT (D.PAT.P), allows the angler to grip the rod and reel deeply without applying excessive pressure. This configuration improves stability, sensitivity, and the feeling of complete integration with the tackle, while reducing fatigue during long fishing sessions. Megabass's exclusive Spiral Guide configuration, fitted with Fuji SiC-S guides, limits line slack and tangles while reducing blank twist during the retrieve.
The CAIYEN VSM – Vertical Squid Master – opens the way to previously unexplored fishing grounds.
ITO-HEAD LOCKING SYSTEM-CAIYEN SPEC (PAT.)
A patented system featuring a locking hood machined from solid aluminum, designed to increase the blank’s axial rigidity and improve vibration transmission by acting as a true metal bridge. It allows the angler to detect even the lightest bites and the effects of the current with greater precision.
CAIYEN SPIRAL GUIDE SYSTEM-LEFT SPIRAL GUIDE (LR)
A specific configuration for reels with a left-side handle. The spiral guide layout transfers the load to the underside of the blank, reducing blank twist and the risk of line tangles during vertical fishing.
IFPS (ITO FULL PALMING SEAT) (D.PAT.P)
An ergonomically shaped reel seat designed to provide a natural and comfortable grip, whether fishing with one finger on the trigger or fully palming the reel. It improves rod stability, control, and overall handling.
MEGABASS ACTIVE GLASS SOLID-TIP
An extremely sensitive solid fiberglass tip capable of detecting even the most delicate bites without creating unnatural resistance for the squid. The high-visibility SPEED YELLOW finish also makes subtle tip movements easier to see.
VSM-511MC
The Megabass CAIYEN VSM-511MC is a versatile and well-balanced Ika Metal baitcasting rod, designed for metal sutte from size 10 to 30 (35–110 g) and optimized especially for weights between size 15 (55 g) and size 25 (90 g). The blank’s power allows it to fish effectively from depths of around 10 meters to over 80 meters, adapting to a wide range of conditions. The sensitive solid tip provides precise control of the metal sutte and detects even the lightest bites, while the mid-section of the blank offers the stiffness required to deliver effective hooksets even in deep water. Its fast action progressively transitions into a Regular curve under heavy load, ensuring an ideal balance of sensitivity, control, and power. The responsive blank also allows for easy casting presentations, making the VSM-511MC a benchmark model for approaching Ika Metal fishing in a complete and versatile way.
VSM-65MHC
The Megabass CAIYEN VSM-65MHC is a Medium Heavy Ika Metal baitcasting rod developed for metal sutte from size 15 to 30 (56–115 g), with a maximum load of 150 g. It is particularly suited to fishing at depths beyond 80 meters and in strong currents, where it allows heavier lures to be worked with precision and a consistent rhythm. The mid-section of the blank provides high stiffness and strong support under load, ensuring direct control of the metal sutte and a fast response during hooksets. The sensitive solid tip detects even the most delicate contacts without creating unnatural resistance for the squid, helping the angler achieve quick and effective hooksets. Also suitable for underhand casting with heavy sutte, it is a technical and powerful model designed for active fishing and targeting large squid.
