SHIMANO BASSTERRA XT + A POWER GAME 90MH

Designed for anglers targeting powerful and hard-fighting marine predators, the Shimano Bassterra XT+A Power Game combines strength, precision and responsiveness to deliver high-level performance in demanding fishing conditions. Its fast action and high-performance construction provide the casting distance, lifting power and control required to fish effectively with medium to large lures, both from shore and from a boat.

When powerful fish demand maximum reliability, the Bassterra XT+A Power Game features a robust Full Carbon blank reinforced with Shimano Diaflash technology. This construction increases resistance to twisting and improves overall power, allowing the rod to handle the pressure generated by heavy lures and aggressive fish. It is ideally suited to saltwater spinning for species such as bluefish, leerfish, barracuda and medium-sized tuna, making it a versatile choice for both inshore and offshore applications.

The blank is engineered to combine power with fast, responsive performance. The lower section generates high loading power during the cast and provides the backbone required to control powerful fish around rocks, reefs and strong currents. The fast-action tip remains sensitive and responsive, allowing anglers to work both hard lures and soft baits effectively while maintaining constant lure contact, even under heavy load.

Premium components complete a configuration designed for intensive saltwater use. Fuji K-Type stainless-steel guides with Fazlite inserts provide smooth line flow and efficient line management with both braided lines and monofilament, helping to reduce tangles during casting. The Fuji VSS reel seat provides a secure and stable reel connection, while the ergonomic split EVA grip delivers comfort and a confident hold throughout long fishing sessions.

Available in several fast-action configurations, the Shimano Bassterra XT+A Power Game is a purpose-built saltwater spinning rod for anglers looking for power, control and reliability when targeting hard-fighting predators in challenging environments.

Technical Features 

• Application: saltwater spinning, inshore and offshore fishing

• Target: powerful and hard-fighting marine predators

• Action: Fast

• Blank: Full Carbon

• Blank technology: Diaflash

• Design: powerful, responsive and highly sensitive

• Butt section: high power reserve for long-distance casting and demanding fights

• Tip section: fast and sensitive, ideal for working hard and soft lures

• Lure application: designed for medium to large-sized lures

• Target species: bluefish, leerfish, barracuda and medium-sized tuna

• Guides: Fuji K-Type stainless steel

• Guide inserts: Fazlite

• Line compatibility: braided line and monofilament

• Reel seat: Fuji VSS

• Handle: ergonomic split EVA grip

• Fishing style: shore and boat fishing

• Environments: rocky shores, reefs, coastal areas and strong-current environments