Wakasagi (pond smelt)
5 rod series from 2 Japanese makers, 0.285 m (0'11") to 0.65 m (2'2").
Tiny rods, often under 40 cm, used through a hole in the ice or from a covered boat.
The makers file these under Wakasagi (pond smelt)（ワカサギ）. We only group the makers’ own categories together — we do not decide what a rod is for.
How to choose
Tiny rods and reels for pond smelt, fished through ice or from a boat; the whole outfit weighs a few hundred grams. Choose by the tip softness listed and by whether you want an electric reel. The rods are very short, so shipping is easy.
- Rods on this shelf (5 series)
- length 0.285 m (0'11") to 0.65 m (2'2") · weight 5–83 g (0.18–2.9 oz) · packed 26 cm (10.2 in) to 36 cm (14.2 in)
The ranges are the smallest and largest figures among the models listed below, taken from the maker’s specifications. The advice is ours, not the maker’s.
Wakasagi rods at a glance
Compare specs
| Series | Sizes | Length | Lure / head | Japan list price | To US (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Tackle B.I.D Wakasagi | 8 | 0.40–0.65 m | — | — | — |
| Daiwa Crystia Wakasagi LTD AGS | 4 | 0.29–0.34 m | — | ¥16,400 | $150 |
| Daiwa Crystia Wakasagi 55 | 3 | 0.28 m | — | ¥7,950 | $89 |
| Daiwa Crystia Wakasagi 73 | 3 | 0.28 m | — | ¥7,950 | $89 |
| Daiwa Crystia Wakasagi 21 | 2 | 0.44 m | — | ¥6,800 | $81 |
Showing 5 of 5 current series, most sizes first. Lure / head weight is the range of the makers' ratings across the sizes. Maker list prices in Japan, before tax — not the eBay price.
Rods · 5 series
More filters · length, packed length, weight, pieces, price
A series is shown when at least one of its sizes falls in the range you picked. Every figure is the maker’s published spec; unit conversions are ours.
No rod series match every filter. Try clearing one of them.
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Numbers at a glance
| Series | Sizes | Length / weight | Japan list price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakasagi (pond smelt) | 5 | 20 | 0.28–0.65 m | ¥6,800–¥16,400 |
Total to your door (for the list price range above, with ¥5,000 shipping and estimated duty & tax): United States $82–$156 · United Kingdom £68–£122 · Germany €84–€148 · Australia A$117–A$214.
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.