Destroyer P5
Destroyer P5 Variants
F0st-63xs Kirisame Ultimate
F0st-66x Siglett
F1-63x Popx Stick
F1.1/2-72xs Baby Plugging
F1st-66xs Kirisame
F2-60x Criffhanger Thrilling
F2-66xs Whippet
F2.1/2-611x Kasumi Six Eleven
F2.1/2-62x Gravel Code
F2.1/2-77xs Zangetsu
F2st-73x Kirisame Bait Strategist
F3-610x Hien Bait Finesse
F3-611xs Landsat
F3.1/2-611xs Addermine (usa)
F3.1/2-70x Z-crank Elseil
F3.1/2-72xs Wind Buster
F4-65x Oneten Stick
F4-66x Cyclone
F4.1/2-611x Oneten Special (usa)
F4.1/2-71x The Dark Sleeper
F5-66x Bearing Down Extreme
F5-68x Blade
F5-70x Madbull
F5-72x Daemos (usa)
F5-75x Javelin(usa)
F5.1/2-72x The X-bites
F5st-65xs Kirisame Special
F6-66x Killer Code
F6-69x Super Destroyer
F6-73x Fmj (usa)
F6.1/2-67x Tachyonshaft
F7-70x Tequila Baccarac
F7-75x Bmg (usa)
F7.1/2-711x Super Seven Eleven
F7.1/2-75x Monstrous
F7.1/2-76x Mark-56 (usa)
F7.1/2-90x I.c.b.m
To understand its origins, we must go back to 1995, when Yuki Ito unveiled the prototype of a new Megabass rod to the public, the direct successor to the legendary handcrafted ARMS series he had originally created in 1986. The goal was clear: to surpass and redefine all existing standards in the world of bass fishing rods.
Thanks to a combination of exceptional design sensitivity and innovative technologies, the Destroyer established new benchmarks within the industry, earning the nickname “Destroyer” for its ability to break through conventional limits.
Advanced Technology and Sustainability
The latest evolution of the series incorporates knowledge gained through the special LAIHA project, introducing new construction techniques.
The blank structure utilizes carbon fiber panels placed only where they are truly needed, minimizing material usage without compromising strength or performance.
This philosophy led to the development of the proprietary:
- 5D-GRAPHITE System for the Destroyer series;
- 7D-GRAPHITE System for the LAIHA project.
The claimed benefits include:
reduced weight;
greater structural strength;
more efficient use of resources;
enhanced dynamic blank performance.
More Than Twenty-Five Years of Evolution
Over more than a quarter century, the Destroyer series has become one of the iconic products of Japanese black bass fishing.
According to Megabass, the design innovations introduced by Yuki Ito have allowed the series to evolve continuously while preserving its original DNA, achieving increasingly higher levels of performance.
International Recognition
Destroyer is one of the few fishing rod series to have received major international design awards, including:
- iF Design Award;
- Red Dot Design Award.
In addition, the series has received ongoing recognition from Japan’s Good Design Award, from its earliest models through to the latest generations.
Appreciated by Professionals
In the highly competitive U.S. bass fishing market, Destroyer is widely used and appreciated by:
professional tournament anglers;
professional fishing guides;
experienced anglers seeking top-level performance.
According to Megabass, the number of passionate users of the series continues to grow year after year.
A Timeless Philosophy
The design philosophy behind the Destroyer is not focused on frequent commercial updates, but on creating tools capable of maintaining outstanding performance over time.
The idea is to offer a rod that can handle any modern fishing situation without becoming outdated, continuing to embody what has always defined the series: breaking the rules and challenging the conventions of bass fishing.