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Valley Hill  |  SKU: EXPLODER EXP53XS  |  Barcode: 4996578200095

Valley Hill Exploder Tuna Speed Jigging Rods

$379.99 USD
Model

Delivery & Shipping

Do you offer free shipping?

We offer free domestic shipping on most orders over $150 subtotal. This excludes oversized and bulky items such as rods, blanks, gaffs, some tackle boxes, lobster nets, landing nets and other large items. Any 1 piece rod over 7'10" in length often incurs the biggest oversize fees charged by domestic shipping companies although we do have lower rates via other carriers on the West Coast. Any additional shipping fees will be automatically calculated at checkout before any billing is done.

What countries do you ship to?

We currently ship products within the US and to almost every country in the world, covering all available destination via FedEx Express and UPS. International shipping times depend on the products and destination and rates are automatically calculated at checkout.

How long will it take to get my order?

Standard shipping can take 3-8 business days depending on location and order volume. If you have requested spooling on your reel or rigging on your lures then it could take an additional day or two. Next day & 2 day shipping is available on most domestic orders (for an additional charge). Orders placed after 12pm Pacific Standard Time will be processed the next business day.

What carriers do you ship with?

We work with UPS, FedEx, US Postal Service and GLS. When your order qualifies for free shipping or has a rod that qualifies for discounted shipping we reserve the right to choose which carrier it is sent with, otherwise you can pick the service you want. UPS Ground ranges from 1 to 7 day delivery, USPS Priority Mail is typically 1-3 days but is not a guaranteed express service, and USPS Ground Advantage takes roughly 3-7 business days. Longer rods are generally sent via GLS unless otherwise specified, this service ranges from 1 - 10 days.

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The Exploder series is a classic speed jigging series from the early 2010's, made specifically for catching the biggest yellowfin, bluefin and amberjack. Originally designed in collaboration with Yoichi Mogi who kicked off and popularized the modern style of speed jigging in Japan and abroad. 

We have the last of the rods that the manufacturer and distributor had left, including the heavier two models in the lineup in both spinning and conventional. These rods use Fuji MN SiC guides with the titanium chrome finish and appropriate reel seats for the style.

The lighter XS spinning model is the fastest of the series with a bit lower of a rating while the rest of the rods are more parabolic and suitable for heavy drag and line. 

MODEL STYLE Length JIG DRAG LINE WEIGHT
EXP53XS
The Deep Quaker II
SPINNING 5'3"
160cm
250-500g
8-16oz
13kg
28lb
PE5-8
50-80lb
300g
10.6oz
EXP53XXS
Y.Mogi Special II
SPINNING 5'3"
160cm
300-700g
11-25oz
14kg
30lb
PE10
100lb
330g
11.6oz
EXP56XB
The Death Early Driver II
CONVENTIONAL 5'6"
168cm
250-500g
8-16oz
13kg
28lb
PE6-8
50-80lb
310g
10.9oz
EXP55XXB
The Maori Spirits
CONVENTIONAL 5'5"
165cm
300-600g
11-21oz
16kg
35lb
PE10
100lb
330g
11.6oz

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Valley Hill

Valley Hill Exploder Tuna Speed Jigging Rods

From $379.99 USD

The Exploder series is a classic speed jigging series from the early 2010's, made specifically for catching the biggest yellowfin, bluefin and amberjack. Originally designed in collaboration with Yoichi Mogi who kicked off and popularized the modern style of speed jigging in Japan and abroad. 

We have the last of the rods that the manufacturer and distributor had left, including the heavier two models in the lineup in both spinning and conventional. These rods use Fuji MN SiC guides with the titanium chrome finish and appropriate reel seats for the style.

The lighter XS spinning model is the fastest of the series with a bit lower of a rating while the rest of the rods are more parabolic and suitable for heavy drag and line. 

MODEL STYLE Length JIG DRAG LINE WEIGHT
EXP53XS
The Deep Quaker II
SPINNING 5'3"
160cm
250-500g
8-16oz
13kg
28lb
PE5-8
50-80lb
300g
10.6oz
EXP53XXS
Y.Mogi Special II
SPINNING 5'3"
160cm
300-700g
11-25oz
14kg
30lb
PE10
100lb
330g
11.6oz
EXP56XB
The Death Early Driver II
CONVENTIONAL 5'6"
168cm
250-500g
8-16oz
13kg
28lb
PE6-8
50-80lb
310g
10.9oz
EXP55XXB
The Maori Spirits
CONVENTIONAL 5'5"
165cm
300-600g
11-21oz
16kg
35lb
PE10
100lb
330g
11.6oz

Model

  • EXP53XS Spinning
  • EXP53XXS Spinning
  • EXP56XB Conventional
  • EXP55XXB Conventional
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