【Pimenta：Chili peppers, black peppers in Portugese】

The word Pimenta is unfamiliar to Japanese. The word is the Portuguese word for red pepper. In Japan there is an expression like ‘peppercorns are small, but they pack a punch’, but the saying ‘They’re small, but they pack enough punch to get the job done’ is also another way to put it. This model is named after the latter.

For decades we have shared a deep historical connection with the Japanese who immigrated to Brazil. Many immigrated to work in agriculture, crossing the ocean with their hopes and dreams, and spending many months at sea to reach this new world where they would work to develop desolate areas of jungle. It was no easy life amongst the huge trees with no sewerage or electricity. There were outbreaks of malaria, and many lost their lives. I’ve heard these accounts told on the very grounds where entire villages were wiped out.

However, the large swaths of land developed and cultivated by Japanese are now some of the most valuable, and the peppers grown there are the most successful crop in the harsh climate of the region. There are many literary works and novels based on these events.

The Japanese immigrants didn’t waver in the severe environment, and through cooperation and research turned their isolated farmlands into a thriving success. Today, the agricultural development and contributions from the Japanese immigrants are still highly respected by Brazilians. That level of pride, perseverance, honesty, and frontier spirit are things that I, as a Japanese also respect deeply. This is one reason why I love Brazil so much.

The word pimenta is an almost cute household expression that you can’t help but hear even when not eating. I reckoned this laid back expression would fit the concept of this rod perfectly.

(from Bomba Da Agua)

【Inherited from Aventura59】

This model based on the Adventura 59, but is one power class lower. It’s an extremely light 5.5 foot rod for monster fish

like none before that can work 1/2 to 3oz. plugs with ease. There are many advantages of a shorter rod length in terms of blank strength, handling under load, and the range of possible cast weights. While its guide setting is similar, the Pimenta’s light weight and strength surpass that of bass rods, and can stand up to Amazon fish.

The thick medium elasticity carbon used for the Pimenta 55 has a mild action that provides broad versatility in casting accuracy and makes for good action on lures. The small diameter blanks have an unimaginably high level of torque. Casting 1/2 to 3oz. lures can be done with ease. With the help of tropical fishing expert Bombada Teru we have developed a rod with the best possible balance