Korda Kaizen Green 12ft 3.5lb

This is the real all-rounder among the 12ft models, as it is able to cast a lead far when necessary, while still being soft enough to fish under your rod tip if necessary. Darrell Peck: “The Kaizen Green range represents incredible quality, but at an almost unimaginable price. I have been fortunate enough to own a set of the pre-production 12ft 3.5lb Greens since the summer of 2023, and have used them almost exclusively since then.”

“I'm impressed with how light yet reactive they are, and the matte finish and minimalist style just oozes class. This is the perfect all-round rod; very suitable for fishing and playing carp off the shore, and effortlessly able to cast lead weights of 115 grams over 90 meters.”

Following the success of our Kaizen Platinum rods, we have introduced the more affordable Kaizen Green rods. Although priced lower than our top of the range Kaizen Platinums, Green rods share many of the same design features and performance qualities, making high-quality fishing accessible to everyone. We understand that not every angler needs or can afford the Platinum Series, and for those anglers, the Kaizen Green is our solution. These rods offer almost the same performance at a fraction of the price.

The Kaizen Green range, made with a less expensive grade of carbon, differs slightly in power transfer and recovery speed during the cast, but maintains a similar action to the Platinum rods. This range includes eight fishing rods and two spod rods, all extensively tested under different conditions by Team Korda anglers. The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, confirming the quality and performance of this range of rods.

A first for us, our 10ft rods are designed for specific fisheries, such as boat fishing, or any other situation where you don't need the length or casting distance of a 12ft rod. Our new range of rods also includes spod rods that can be used to cast long distances.
Aesthetically, the rods give the impression of being handmade, with a matte finish, black windings and a subtle logo, along with durable, sleek guides and a comfortably sturdy handle.

All models in the Kaizen Green range are equipped with high-quality Sea-Guide TDG guides, known for their strength, durability and lightweight.
In Europe the 10ft rods are also available in a version with Sea-Guide BXTLSG guides with a ceramic insert. This special variant is designed to provide even greater abrasion resistance and to allow the line to pass through the rod eyes more smoothly, especially for anglers who demand the highest level of performance and reliability when fishing with braided or thin diameter lines .

Korda's founder and owner Danny Fairbrass is clearly proud of the Kaizen Green range. He emphasizes Korda's goal to make quality fishing equipment more affordable, so that more anglers can enjoy the benefits of – in this case – advanced fishing technology. When we look at the performance of the more affordable Kaizen Green range, which closely matches that of the more expensive Platinum rods, we have certainly achieved that goal.

This range of rods proves that quality and affordability can go hand in hand, allowing an even wider audience to enjoy unforgettable moments in their fishing.

Characteristics:

• Action almost identical to the Platinum models
• Quick taper design
• 10ft, 12ft and 13ft models in different test curves
• 12ft and 13ft spod rods available
• Excellent casting properties
• 50mm starting rings on the 12 and 13ft models
• 40mm starting eye on the 10ft models
• Double stainless steel Sea-guide TDG eyes
• 10ft models available with ceramic eyes
• Minimalist design with matte finish
• Subtle green Kaizen logo
• Black Japanese shrink wrap handle
• High-quality Sea-Guide DPS reel seat
• Extensively tested by Team Korda fishermen
• Injection molded butt cap with Korda logo