SMITH Bay Liner AKBM Rod

Bay Liner BL 812 ML, a light spinning rod for finesse fishing

A versatile rod for saltwater and freshwater

The Bay Liner BL 812 ML is designed for anglers looking for a sensitive, lightweight and precise rod for finesse lure fishing. It performs equally well in freshwater and saltwater, particularly for technical approaches where reading the bottom, bites and lure behaviour is essential.

Very comfortable for scratching techniques, it allows for constant contact with the rig and effectively exploits soft lures on sometimes challenging fish.

A soft tip for optimal bite detection

Developed by Kozo Okubo, this rod features a soft and highly sensitive tip, close to the sensations offered by a solid carbon tip. This design promotes the detection of subtle bites, while providing comfort in lure animation.

Its moderate fast action offers an excellent compromise between flexibility, precision and responsiveness. It naturally follows the lure while allowing clean hook sets when a bite occurs at distance.

A finish designed for precision

The Bay Liner BL 812 ML features a non-slip finish under the index finger position on the blank, to improve grip and information transmission. The matte white tip of the rod makes visual bite detection easier, especially when light levels drop.

Despite its finesse orientation, it retains a strong power reserve in the butt section, capable of handling very impressive fish, including large zander. The Fuji SIC Titanium K-series guides provide lightness, smooth line flow and reliability for technical fishing.

A reference rod for finesse scratching fishing

This rod will suit demanding anglers who fish with finesse, whether targeting zander, sea bass, wolf fish or other predators. Its sensitivity, balance and controlled power make it a formidable tool for precise soft lure fishing.

Key specifications

• Model, Bay Liner BL 812 ML • Type, spinning • Length, 245 cm • Collapsed length, 126 cm • Handle, 39 cm • Number of sections, 2 • Line rating, 0.2 to 1.2 PE • Lure rating, 2 to 18 g • Action, moderate fast • Weight, 114 g