Clear Blue — Japanese Fishing Tackle & Brand Profile
Clear Blue is a Japanese specialist dedicated to Ajing and ultra-light saltwater fishing. Its range includes the Crystar rod series, precision jigheads, tungsten models and highly technical soft baits. The brand is particularly associated with sensitivity, lightweight tackle and purpose-built solutions for Japanese light-game fishing.
- Ajing
- Soft baits
- Jigheads
- Rods
At a Glance
Japanese specialist dedicated to Ajing, ultra-light saltwater fishing and purpose-built finesse tackle.
- Origin
- Japan
- Main disciplines
- Ajing, Light Game, LRF
- Known for
- Soft baits, jigheads, Crystar rods
The story behind Clear Blue
Clear Blue concentrates on specialist Ajing and ultra-light saltwater equipment rather than a broad general-fishing catalogue.
Its Crystar rods, precision jigheads, tungsten models and technical soft baits form a coherent system for anglers working with very light presentations.
Design philosophy
The tackle most often associated with Clear Blue sits at the finesse end of light game: small profiles, deliberate fall behaviour and an emphasis on what the angler can feel through the line.
Sensitivity and low tackle weight run through the range, with each component designed for a defined role in Japanese light-game fishing.
Key categories
Soft Baits
Micro profiles intended for aji and light-game species.
Jigheads
Weight and hook geometry as the core of the presentation.
Rods
Light-game blanks associated with the Crystar name.
Terminal Tackle
Small components supporting finesse rigs.
Why European anglers should know it
For European anglers, the interest is practical rather than exotic. Finesse Ajing tackle answers the same problem found in many European harbours and marinas: pressured fish, small baitfish and light lines.
Understanding how a Japanese house frames those conditions is often more useful than the individual product — the thinking transfers even where the species do not.
Related Inn River articles
Background reading on the techniques and tackle systems this brand builds for.
Clear Blue FAQ
- What kind of fishing is Clear Blue associated with?
- Predominantly Ajing and adjacent light-game and LRF styles built around small lures and light lines.
- Does Inn River have a relationship with the brand?
- No. Inn River is an independent publication and is not a dealer, distributor or partner of any brand featured.
- Is Clear Blue tackle suitable for European water?
- The finesse thinking transfers well to harbours and marinas; on open, windy or current-swept marks a step up in jighead weight is usually needed.
European Retailer Pick
Ajing Store — Portugal
A specialist European retailer with a strong Clear Blue range, particularly relevant for anglers looking for Crystar rods, soft baits and specialist jigheads.
View Clear Blue rangeInn River has no commercial relationship with Ajing Store. This is an independent editorial recommendation, not a statement of official or authorised retailer status. Stock and availability can change.