Samaki C-12 V4 Baitcast Rod

A crisp, lightweight baitcast rod built to give Australian anglers maximum control, accuracy, and confidence when working lures tight to structure.

The Samaki C-12 V4 Baitcast Rod is designed for anglers who demand precision casting, fast response, and rock-solid control when targeting aggressive Australian species. Perfect for estuaries, rivers, and impoundments, this rod shines when casting hardbodies, spinnerbaits, chatterbaits, and soft plastics around snags, pontoons, and heavy cover for species like barra, bass, flathead, and mangrove jack.

At its core is Samaki’s latest carbon blank technology, refined through over a decade of on-water testing and feedback. Built using a precision blend of Japanese Toray carbon fibre laid at multi-directional angles, the blank delivers rapid load-up and clean recovery for accurate casting and instant lure response. The reduced overall weight improves balance and reduces fatigue, allowing you to fish longer with greater focus and control.

Component choice is purpose-driven. Fuji K and LKW SiC guides ensure smooth line flow, durability with braid, and reduced friction under load. The custom Samaki carbon fibre reel seat features a secure click-lock design, keeping your baitcast reel locked in place while maximising sensitivity through the blank. Finished with premium AAA tapered cork grips, the C-12 V4 provides excellent tactile feedback and leverage when driving hooks home on hard-fighting fish. If you’re chasing tight casts, clean hook-sets, and total lure control, this baitcast rod is built to perform.

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Product Features

• Advanced Samaki Carbon Blank – Fast, lightweight blank for precise casting, crisp lure control, and solid hook-setting power.
• Japanese Toray Carbon Construction – Multi-directional carbon lay-up improves strength, balance, and blank recovery under load.
• Fuji K & LKW SiC Guides – Designed for braid use, delivering smooth line flow, durability, and reduced friction.
• Custom Carbon Fibre Reel Seat – High-sensitivity design with click-lock security for confident casting and hook-sets.
• AAA Tapered Cork Grips – Comfortable, tactile grips that enhance control when fishing structure or heavy cover.
• Dual-Layer Epoxy Finish – Reinforced bindings for long-term durability with a clean, premium finish.

Product Information

Brand: Samaki
Model: C-12 V4
Rod Type: Baitcast Rod
Blank Material: Japanese Toray Carbon Fibre
Guides: Fuji K & LKW SiC
Reel Seat: Samaki Carbon Fibre with Click-Lock
Grip: Premium AAA Tapered Cork
Target Species: Barramundi, Bass, Flathead, Mangrove Jack
Fishing Environment: Estuaries, rivers, impoundments

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Samaki C-12 V4 Baitcast Rod suitable for barra fishing?
Yes. The fast-action blank and strong mid-section make it ideal for working lures around structure when targeting barra in rivers and impoundments.

What lure styles suit this baitcast rod best?
This rod is well suited to hardbody minnows, spinnerbaits, chatterbaits, surface lures, and soft plastics fished on baitcast gear.

Does the rod handle braided line well?
Absolutely. The Fuji SiC guides are designed for braid, offering smooth line flow and excellent durability under repeated casting and load.

Is this rod designed for Australian conditions?
Yes. The C-12 V4 range has been tested and refined specifically for Australian species, environments, and fishing techniques.