Shimano STC XR Blue Boat – Premium Travel Boat Rod for Heavy Saltwater Fishing. The Shimano STC XR Blue Boat is a high-performance travel boat rod, engineered for offshore anglers targeting cod, pollack, halibut, and large tropical pelagic species using soft baits, metal jigs, and pilkers. With an overall length of 2.29 meters, this 4-piece rod breaks down to a compact 62 cm travel size, making it the perfect choice for serious anglers on the move. Whether heading offshore or traveling abroad, it fits easily into airline luggage. Built with a cutting-edge high-modulus carbon blank enhanced by HPC, Nanosheet, and Diaflash technologies, the STC XR Blue Boat delivers exceptional lifting power, torsional stability, and reduced weight, ensuring fatigue-free performance during demanding sessions. The rod is rated for 20–30 lb line, offering versatility across a range of deepwater lure fishing techniques. The blank is fitted with Fuji HG guides with SiN inserts for smooth line flow and superior durability, while a Fuji DPS-H reel seat on a split EVA handle provides firm grip and sensitivity during intense fights. Comes complete with a hard STC XR travel tube for secure storage and transport.

Key Features:

• Length: 2.29 m | Transport length: 62 cm | 4-piece design

• Line rating: 20–30 lb

• Action: Moderate-fast

• HPC + Nanosheet + Diaflash carbon construction

• Fuji HG SiN guides | Fuji DPS-H reel seat

• Includes rigid travel case

Shimano Monster Spinning STC, it’s all in the name: These rods are designed for monster fish! Your partner in crime when you want to fish for the monsters in the fresh or salt, but still being able to fit in your suitcase. The 240cm is perfect for casting big lures, like big stickbaits, poppers or crankbaits when fishing from the boat. The 315cm version is also great for casting lures from the banks, but also the ultimate travel rod for fishing with e.g. a big chunk of fish when targeting ray or sharks when being on holiday in a tropical country where these monsters are cruising close to the beach. The rods have a full EVA handle and a grip large enough to control the rod very well when fighting a big fish. OFFICIAL WARRANTY SHIMANO 2 + 1

The new Shimano STC Boat are super compact but at the same time light, durable and versatile boat fishing rods. They can be used for both jigging and casting and are the ideal rods to carry around the world for fishing.