KTX78B+
Length
7.8ft, 8.3ft
Closed length
600 - 750mm
Rod weight
325g, 372g
Line
PE#6 - #10
Lure
75 - 300g (750g)
Guide
Titanium and SiC
From under 100g to 500g
From under 100g to 500g over
The moment you take it in hand, it leaves an indelible, powerful impression. That is the KTX78B+.
Possessing the overwhelming blank capacity to comfortably launch the heaviest giant baits on the market, it simultaneously delivers refined castability that lets anglers bomb an expansive variety of lures with total confidence. Plug manipulation, swing lightness, ultimate fracture strength, and ergonomic handling are integrated here at the highest operational level.
Culminating from a meticulous five-year development cycle, the KTX78B+ is a dedicated monster-hunting rod that balances sheer structural toughness with remarkable poise.
Featuring a modular length system that seamlessly converts from 7.8 ft to 8.3 ft, the KTX78B+ unlocks expansive tactical potential—from targeting trophy black bass, giant seabass, and Japanese barramundi (Akame), to heavy shore casting and demanding offshore games.
Standing as the most powerful baitcasting blank in TRANSCENDENCE history, its overwhelming performance serves as an unyielding tactical weapon across extreme monster-game scenarios, delivering profound pride of ownership from the very first cast.
COMPASS OF YOUR DREAM
Basic combination
Through exhaustive real-world testing and rigorous length verification, the KTX78B+ arrived at its definitive dual configurations: 7.8 ft and 8.3 ft.
In boat-based giant bait games, the 7.8 ft mode prioritizes the optimal equilibrium between casting range and close-quarters lure manipulation. Conversely, for bank-fishing and heavy offshore applications, the 8.3 ft setting proved essential—delivering superior casting distance, distributing violent fighting loads across a longer flex curve, and granting complete technical control over oversized lures.
Each configuration fulfills a distinct tactical role, engineered to extract peak performance across diverse fishing grounds worldwide.
KTX78B
#1+#2+#3+#G
KTX78B
1kg, 3kg, 6kg
KTX83B
#1+#2+#3+#4+#G
KTX83B
1kg, 3kg, 6kg
KTX78B
The KTX78B+ is not merely an incremental evolution of conventional giant bait or big bait rods. Built from the ground up on the engineering philosophy forged in extreme offshore and rockshore environments, it is a clean-sheet monster-hunting platform.
Moving far beyond crude, broomstick-stiff blanks, it harmonizes progressive compliance with explosive recovery force—substantially boosting casting distance with massive glide baits and swimbaits. Furthermore, it precisely translates everything from subtle, micro-twitching cadences to aggressive, hard-slashing rod inputs, fully supporting the sophisticated action demands of modern trophy fishing.
With a taper that allows anglers to drive through a full, committed swing, the KTX78B+ demonstrates outstanding performance from low-deck bass boats to the pitching decks of offshore vessels. Its refined ergonomics and dialed counterbalancing drastically reduce fatigue during day-long casting sessions, keeping your focus razor-sharp from the first cast to the last.
KTX83B
An encounter with a true apex monster may occur for only a fleeting second across an entire expedition. Capitalizing on that narrow window demands more than mindless repetition—it requires unwavering focus on every single cast.
The modular length-adjustment system of the KTX78B+ was engineered specifically to preserve an angler's mental endurance and turn that single, unpredictable opportunity into a confirmed catch. The KTX78B+ is a dual-length platform engineered to master both demanding shore-casting long launches and heavy offshore applications.
Extending the blank from 7.8 ft to 8.3 ft completely transforms its behavioral profile. Integrating the extension section enhances overall structural power and unlocks superior casting range. Furthermore, in high-foothold environments such as elevated breakwaters and rocky ledges where getting close to the waterline is impossible, the extra reach provides a decisive tactical advantage.
Selecting the ideal rod length to match varying terrains, footings, lure classes, and target distances elevates this rod far beyond a simple variable-length blank. The KTX78B+ dynamically reconfigures its core performance profile to conquer any tactical scenario.
A rod that you can keep casting with
By adopting blank engineering rooted in punishing saltwater game, the KTX78B+ gains the unyielding leverage to confront not only trophy black bass, but virtually any apex predator on the planet head-to-head.
The KTX78B+ transcends the traditional definition of a giant bait rod. It is a purpose-built platform engineered to dominate diverse monster game fishing across both freshwater and saltwater environments. Despite its heavy-duty ratings, painstaking weight-distribution engineering ensures an exceptionally balanced in-hand feel that defies nominal spec numbers, entirely eliminating tip-heaviness.
To achieve this nimble balance, we avoided the simplistic compromise of adding dead counterweights. Instead, we optimized the rear grip length and meticulously calibrated the density and positioning of the EVA handle components. This exhaustive approach creates an ideal dynamic balance that substantially mitigates fatigue during repetitive, day-long casting sessions.
Target species encompass black bass, trophy seabass, yellowtail kingfish (Hiramasa), yellowfin tuna, and giant trevally (GT). Furthermore, the blank possesses the structural tenacity required for heavy live-bait and cut-bait applications on rugged rocky shores or remote international expeditions.
The KTX78B+ refuses to be confined by target species or geographical boundaries. It stands as a quintessential TRANSCENDENCE multi-purpose monster weapon forged to hunt apex predators worldwide.
Adaptable reel
The KTX78B+ is optimized for heavy baitcasting reels ranging from 300-size to 500-size platforms.
For targeting trophy black bass and giant seabass with giant baits and large swimbaits, ideal companion reels include the SHIMANO Calcutta Conquest MD, Scorpion MD, DAIWA Tatula (300/400 series), and Abu Garcia Revo Beast.
For demanding offshore casting and rugged shore-casting applications, heavy-duty saltwater platforms such as the international SHIMANO Tranx series (400/500) and the Studio Ocean Mark (SOM) Blue Heaven Mag Brake series provide an impeccable match.
To fully capitalize on the structural advantages of a heavy baitcasting setup, pairing the blank with a Studio Ocean Mark Blue Heaven and spooling a dedicated long shock-leader system unlocks the absolute pinnacle of casting control, line capacity, and abrasion resistance.
A commitment to blanks
The primary objective behind developing the KTX78B+ was never merely to build another giant bait rod.
The true foundation of the project originated in the tenacious, torque-loaded blank engineering forged across demanding offshore and rockshore environments. Our absolute refusal to create a crude, lifelessly stiff blank—a rod that feels like a dead broomstick—dictated this design direction from day one.
However, directly transposing saltwater blanks cannot satisfy the nuanced casting mechanics and pinpoint lure articulation essential to big bait games. To resolve this, we layered a crisp, responsive core onto that tenacious saltwater foundation, pairing it with nimble handling to eliminate fatigue across repetitive, day-long casting routines.
The resulting KTX78B+ evolves into a sophisticated blank that unites head-to-head lifting torque against world-class monsters with the micro-tactile control demanded by modern trophy swimbait presentations.
The KTX78B+ is not confined to a single tactical niche. Engineered to dominate diverse game fish—including black bass, giant seabass, Japanese barramundi (Akame), yellowtail kingfish (Hiramasa), yellowfin tuna, and giant trevally (GT)—it empowers dedicated anglers across every theatre of monster hunting, freshwater and saltwater alike.
Gallery of KTX78B+
Movie
KTX78B+解説動画
KTX78B+ casting movie
KTX78B+ casting slow motion movie
Optional Parts
This is an introduction to optional parts and related products for the Ktx78B+.
KTX Extension parts
Extension parts
This is an extension part for the KTX78B.
This part allows the rod length to be adjusted to 8.7ft. It can also be combined with existing lengths to adjust the length to 9.2ft. This is an optional part for the KTX78, designed with everything from long-casting games from the shore to rock shore fishing in mind.
KTX78B+
> SPEC
Length: 7.8ft, 8.3ft (2 options)
Closed length: 750mm
Rod wt.: 325g, 372g
Lure weight: 75g - 300g (MAX: 750g)
Guide: Titanium, SiC composite guide
Blank: 4-axis carbon
JAN: 4580688091324
Price: 72,600 yen (tax included)
