Tica Hoodlum Star 902 200-300g Spin Rod is purpose-built for serious topwater fishing, delivering accurate, long casts and the backbone you need to handle marauding kingfish in coastal NZ waters. This 2.7m (9') two-piece rod is designed to keep you casting all day without sacrificing action or fish-fighting power.

Designed for the Japanese topwater market, the Hoodlum Star 902 is optimized for casting poppers and stickbaits with precision. Its 200–300g lure range and PE8–PE10 line compatibility give you the versatility to cover the water column—from tight structure to open coast flats—while maintaining lightness for extended sessions. Product Code TIC270S300

• 2-piece, 9'0" (2.7m) blank with an internal joint to preserve a responsive action while offering easy transport and storage. The design keeps the rod feeling like a single, solid piece when loaded, so your lures land with authority and your hooksets stay solid.
• Casting range: 200g–300g lures, backed by a robust yet sensitive tip that loads crisply on each strip and recovers quickly for follow-up casts.
• Line rating: PE8–PE10, giving you the braid diameter you need for distance and abrasion resistance when fishing near rocks and structure.
• Weight: 426 g for a balance that's easy to wield across long sessions without tip fatigue.

Premium components define the Hoodlum Star 902. Fuji K-series guides ensure smooth line flow and reduced tangles, while a graphite reel seat and ergonomically shaped slimline EVA grips provide a secure, comfortable grip in wet conditions. These details translate to more consistent casts, quicker lure retrieval, and less user fatigue during extended battles with larger kingfish. Fuji K-series guides and graphite reel seat are hallmarks of this build, engineered for reliability in demanding saltwater environments.

Who is this rod for? anglers chasing aggressive saltwater targets who spend hours on the water casting topwater lures, from shorelines and reefs to inshore channels. The Hoodlum Star 902 combines the reach of a longer rod with the portability of a 2-piece design, making it a practical choice for travel, boat decks, and backcountry setups where space is at a premium. Its specialized action supports poppers and stickbaits, enabling precise working of strikes and solid, controlled hooksets even when fish are moving wild.

In short, the Tica Hoodlum Star 902 200-300g Spin Rod stands out by marrying Japanese topwater design with robust offshore performance. It’s built to deliver consistent distance, dependable power, and a refined feel that experienced kingfish anglers will appreciate—whether you’re targeting NZ kingfish from the rocks or chasing pelagic cruisers closer to the harbor mouth. If you’re looking for a purpose-driven spinning rod in the Sporting Goods > Outdoor Recreation > Fishing > Spinning Fishing Rods category, this model deserves serious consideration.

Product Code: TIC270S300