Yamaga Blanks Calista

Since the launch of the first Calista model in 2013 and through a history of updates, the quality, lightness and easy handling of the Calista series have been loved by many anglers around the world.
2025 is the year that the entire Calista series will be reborn. In the current squid fishing era, there are various techniques, while the ability of individual anglers has improved drastically. There is a simple reason why we have started the renewal of the series. It is none other than the fact that we want anglers to have the lightest, most sensitive and absolute castability, of what we have to offer with the current given technology. For the new “calista”, it goes without saying that we have used the most advanced carbon material, but we have also challenged the limits of blank structural designs. All models will be equipped with a high level of standard performance for each angler, so that they can express their techniques to the fullest. Maintaining the original idea of ​​easy and high casting capacity, each individual model has been refined to express the value of the new “Calista” blank.
The new Calista series, built from the ground up, is the culmination of our technical and manufacturing efforts. It is more than just a “refresh” or a “new model”. It is the authenticity of Calista. As a manufacturer of some of the best blanks in the world, there is no greater challenge than creating this completely new Calista series for squid fishing.

Calista 76ML/TJ

• Lure: Egi #2.5~3.5
• Length: 2,30m
• Weight: 87g
• Closed Length: 1175mm
• Line: PE 0.4~1.0
• Carbon: 99.6%

This is a technical model to make use of all the different variations of jerking to allure the squid.

The technical short length model was designed to enable anglers to utilize their various jerking techniques. The flexible yet short length blank will be a tactical weapon for anglers to precisely maneuver the squid jig for the final leg of the pursuit of the squid. It will be most suited for fishing around structures and drop-offs or technically controlling the lure when sight fishing.
This rod will bring about great advantage to anglers who seek to master the precise action required to allure the squid in close and far distance.
Furthermore, the responsiveness of the short length blank will also assist anglers to speedily search a vast area. This short length versatile blank will also be great for off-shore boat squid fishing.

Calista 82ML/AR

• Lure: Egi #2.5~3.5
• Length: 2,50m
• Weight: 92g
• Closed Length: 1282mm
• Line: PE 0.4~1.0
• Carbon: 99.6%

You can experience the next generation lightness of the new Calista in this all-rounder model to widen your squid fishing.

This is the new all-rounder model of the renewed Calista series where anglers will be able to first handedly experience our developmental concept. The blank is fused together with castability, controllability, sensitivity and power for anglers to bring out its true colors all year round at any given situation. With the blank designed to allow anglers to maintain their concentration by reducing the stress, this versatile rod will become your secret weapon even in the ever changing squid fishing scene where techniques and skills of anglers are improving on a daily basis. The sharpness hidden beneath the user-friendly characteristics will breathe life into the squid jig controlled by the angler through long distance casting, jerking and line-control. This is the representative model of the new Calista series we have released with pride and joy.

Calista 90LML/S

• Lure: Egi #2.5~3.5
• Length: 2,75m
• Weight: 96g
• Closed Length: 1404mm
• Line: PE 0.4~0.8
• Carbon: 99.6%

This is the search model with heightened ability to allure the squid through its highly sensitive blank to feel for the slightest touch of the squid during the fall.

This is a highly sensitive and flexible long length model able to feel for the squid jig in the current. We have fused together the light tip section to a medium class strength butt section to realize its outstanding casting ability. Although the rod is a long length model, the exceptional balance will allow anglers to easily and lightly control the rod to induce the bite of the squid while the highly sensitive blank will transmit the slightest touch from the squid and feel for the current during the curve fall of the squid jig. The long length will also come to an advantage not only when fishing in strong wind conditions or fishing from high footing to control the line, but also utilizing the slack-jerking technique.
Although you will be able to lightly maneuver the squid jig, make no mistake, it is not a rod for small squids, but for anglers to go after the spooked monstrous squid lurking in the dark.

Calista 86M/PF

• Lure: Egi #2.5~4.0
• Length: 2,57m
• Weight: 98g
• Closed Length: 1320mm
• Line: PE 0.4~1.0
• Carbon: 99.6%

The rod was developed with castability, responsiveness and lightness incomprehensible for a power model.

Like the 82ML/AR, it is an all-rounder model suitable for year round fishing with lightness and responsiveness as its distinct qualities. The blank was back to the drawing board and rebuilt from the ground up to break all stereotypes of the standard 86M specifications for squid fishing. Although it is a powerful model in the new Calista series, we have not forgotten the critical values of sensitivity and lightness. Even if you own a rod with similar specs to 86M, we would like you to take hold of this rod to first handedly experience the highly responsive controllability of the squid jig and outstanding casting distance the blank produces.
This model is dedicated to those highly technical anglers who want to launch their squid jigs great distances and able to utilize both stillness and movement.

Calista 79MMH/AG

• Lure: Egi #3.0~4.5
• Length: 2,38m
• Weight: 99g
• Closed Length: 1226mm
• Line: PE 0.6~1.0
• Carbon: 99.6%

This specialized model has a more unique concept for a more aggressive approach.
There are no specific rule books for squid fishing, and there are as many styles and game plans as there are anglers. The 79MMH/AG is a super highly responsive model for those anglers who aggressively allure the squid by technical approaches. It is designed with a medium class tip section and a medium heavy class butt section to easily and sharply maneuver the # 3.5 squid jigs. We have also reduced the stress on the anglers side by giving the rod contradicting characteristics of flexibility and power. Anglers will also be able to further appeal to squid that are in the deep area with the sharp action of heavier squid jigs

Summary table Yamaga Blanks Calista