JDM Tackle Guide

APIA アピア · Apia Co., Ltd.

7 series · 55 sizes · rods from 1.68 m to 3.35 m long.

Rods7 series · APIA only

APIA rods by fishing style

APIA states what each rod is built for. These are its own categories, grouped and translated — not our opinion.

Seabass & surf 1 Light saltwater (aji & mebaru) 1 Shore jigging & casting 1

APIA rods · 4 series

The maker does not file these under a fishing style, so we do not guess one. Pick by length, packed length and lure rating on the rods catalogue, or open a series here.

Numbers at a glance
SeriesSizesLength / weightJapan list price
Rods7551.68–3.35 m¥48,000–¥105,000

Total to your door (for the list price range above, with ¥5,000 shipping and estimated duty & tax): United States $381–$786 · United Kingdom £311–£641 · Germany €370–€765 · Australia A$522–A$1,094.

From the makers’ published specs and Japan list prices (before tax), converted at this month’s rates. Not eBay prices — the model pages show what is on eBay now.

Delivered-to-US estimate by series
SeriesTo US (approx.)
BLACKFIN EXIII$501–515
Foojin'RS$407–479
Foojin'Z 6th Generation$667–789
VOYAGER EXIV$378–494

Japan list price + shipping + estimated duty to the US (checked Nov 1, 2026). Estimates only.