The Shimano Beastmaster AX Monster is a new telescopic rod designed for the largest European freshwater fish, including the mighty sturgeon. Immensely robust, the Beastmaster AX Monster, 4.2 meters long, is the tool designed and studied for sturgeon fishing in commercial waters. The Beastmaster AX Monster certainly lives up to its name. If you are looking for a high end rod capable of tackling the largest sturgeon and catfish if necessary, this beast of a rod will not disappoint. With a length of 4.20m and a casting power of 200g, the Beastmaster AX Monster has a fast action that allows you to cast great distances from the bank, with enough weight to deal with strong river currents. And when you hook a monster fish, you have the strength to fight and the confidence to overcome even the most difficult and challenging situations. The Beastmaster AX Monster telescopic blank is made of high modulus carbon enriched with HPC (High Pressure Carbon), Diaflash and Biofibre. These carbons and advanced technologies work in harmony to create an incredibly powerful and durable rod, capable of tackling all challenges, whilst maintaining the response and feedback needed to fish effectively. To overcome the extreme stresses exerted when fighting massive fish, the beautiful black blank is equipped with Fuji K-type Fazlite guides with flanged Alconite tip and Fuji DPS reel seat. A special high-density EVA cap is designed to evenly distribute excess power when fighting the rod body against the fish.
The new Shimano Sonora AX Tele Surf surf casting rod offers an incredible quality-price ratio and represents Shimano's entry level range. The instantly recognizable orange and black composite blank performs very well across a wide range of weights and is equipped with high-quality components for reliable performance. If you're a casual surf casting angler looking for a solid tool, or if your choice is limited by cost, the Sonora Tele Surf is a reliable option that offers good all-round performance at an exceptionally low price. With its distinctive and eye-catching orange colour, the Sonora AX Tele Surf certainly makes a good impression, supported by excellent and long-lasting performance. The XT30 carbon blank offers good casting performance at an affordable price. Reactive rod, it helps a lot in the casting phase, allowing even the less experienced to be able to tackle their fishing trips with peace of mind. Available in two powers, both 4.20 meters easy to handle, the lightest version weighs 150 g (5 oz ) offers wide versatility, while the more powerful 200 g (7 oz) version is more suitable for situations of stronger currents and rough seas. Fitted with Shimano Hardlite guides and Shimano DPS reel seat, the Sonora AX Tele Surf also benefits from an easy-grip painted handle and transport protection.
For over 30 years Shimano has built a legacy of reliability and unquestionable power with the Twin Power reel, and the new Twin Power FE is no different. Thanks to the extensive use of ultra-light and super-stiff aluminum in the body and rotor, plus the latest and most advanced Shimano gear technology, this is a reel you can totally trust in the toughest situations. If you're the type of angler who doesn't compromise on your gear, you'll find the Twin Power FE to be the perfect choice. The ultra-light feel belies the undoubted strength and rigidity of the Twin Power FE, making it perfect for fishing with high-strength lures that require maximum winding efficiency to work at peak performance. While other reels sometimes sacrifice weight for strength, or vice versa, the Twin Power FE offers the best of both worlds in one amazing package. Wide range of sizes to choose from, from the small 2000, to the powerful 5000, including weight-saving compact body versions. HG and XG models if you prefer your reels to have speed to spare. Featuring the latest HAGANE technology, including HAGANE Gear, X-SHIP, Micro Module II and Silent Drive components, the Twin Power FE also benefits from Shimano's three exclusive "INFINITY" technologies (INFINITYLOOP, INFINITYXROSS, INFINITY DRIVE). During use you can't help but notice the powerful sensation of fluidity of the gears. And when you fight, the unrivaled Duracross Drag instills a confidence rarely experienced, especially in critical situations. If you use crankbaits, or long distance softbaits, you will certainly benefit from the addition of the advanced Long Stoke AR-C Spool combination, which is proven to increase casting distance and accuracy, and impeccable line handling thanks to the Anti- Twist Fin, which prevents slack in the line between the line roller and the spool when stopping and starting the retrieve.
The Shimano Technium AS Trout Area is a new series of trout area rods designed specifically to maximize fishing performance with small hardbaits and spoons. Ultra light and thin, the Technium AS's premium action is semi-parabolic to improve casting and fish retrieval when using light lines and barbless hooks. The Technium AS offers small diameters with excellent performance. Paired with a small Shimano 1000 or 2000 spinning reel, you get a set-up that even the best Trout Area anglers would be happy to use. You can't help but notice how well the Technium AS casts, even when using the smallest spoons, weighing less than 1g. But it is when you hook a trout that the rod shows its true values: it bends gently along its entire length, absorbing escapes and headbutts from the hooked trout. The Technium AS Full Carbon blanks are in line with the latest requirements for Trout Area rods. Lightweight, ultra-thin and with perfect action, the addition of Shimano's exclusive Diaflash technology gives all four models the perfect amount of backbone to accurately cast ultra-light lures and create spoons and micros hardbait. To reinforce the quality of the design, Technium AS uses Fuji KR type guides with Fazlite coatings, which work particularly well with ultra-thin braided lines. The ergonomic Shimano IPS reel seat was chosen to ensure comfort and sensitivity and the split grip cork handle completes the modern and classic look. Available in four different models: two lengths and two powers, to best meet your needs.
The new Shimano Beastmaster MD 12000 (Monster Drive) electric reel is the largest and most powerful electric reel produced by Shimano, with a motor that is twice the size of the highly regarded Beastmaster 9000 A. Using an advanced and oversized brushless motor, it generates Huge torque and speed, this is a reel for anglers hunting the biggest fish, in the deepest waters anywhere in the world. The Beastmaster 12000 MD is a reel for the ultra deep water specialist. Incredibly advanced and featuring Shimano's most powerful motor generating 2.5x more torque than the 9000 size, this powerful reel is unexpectedly simple to use and packs plenty of power and impressive speed. If you want to explore depths that seemed impossible, there's nothing better than the Beastmaster 12000 MD.
The 22 Soare BB A from Shimano is the reel dedicated to ajing and trout area fishing. The biggest evolution of the Shimano 22 Soare BB A reel is the adoption of a high response drag. You can set aggressive drag settings. "Stick" means, for example, when using Estelle's PE 0.2 and 0.3 fine wires. The high response drag of the new Soare BB A starts flowing smoothly as soon as load is applied, so even when slightly taut, it prevents line breakage when using a fine line. It's easy to respond to sudden thrusts when hooking a large horse mackerel, and you can fight advantageously around obstacles. This performance is amazing in this price range! I thought, but the basic performance of the new Soare BB A has evolved considerably. The C2000SS is 15 grams lighter thanks to a number of technologies installed in high-end models such as Micro Module Gear II and X Protect.
You cannot fail to be impressed by the extraordinary action of the new Shimano Beastmaster Surf J surf casting rod. Available with tubular or solid tips, you can harness the power of the tubular version when you need more casting distance. However, if you prefer maximum sensitivity, you can choose the Hybrid version, which perfectly integrates a solid tip in the upper section to maximize the detection of the shyest touches. Both versions also feature two ringing options. The Seaguide BG guides offer great all round performance, or the Fuji LCOG Low-rider for lighter lines and braid. The casting power of the Shimano Beastmaster Suf J comes from the fast action Full Carbon blank design which transfers power through the rod to generate maximum casting speed with fast tip recovery. The tubular tip versions are more suitable for the demanding conditions, wind and waves typical of the Atlantic Ocean and have a length of 4.25 m and a casting weight of 225 g (8 oz). The solid tips of the Hybrid models are a big plus in the lighter Mediterranean conditions and are also 4.25m long, but with a casting weight of 200g (7oz). All models feature Shimano DPS reel seat and butt grip which guarantees maximum grip pressure even in wet conditions. All models are 3-piece for convenient carrying.
Finally available the new Ocea Jigger F Custom in size 2000. The new reel for vertical fishing from the boat Ocea Jigger F Custom 2001NRHG thanks to the special lever, is able to control with greater precision the fall of the jig towards the bottom, allowing the fisherman to better spot the bites that may arrive while the jig is coming down. The reel knob has also been redesigned to ensure a firmer and more comfortable grip. In addition, Infinity Drive and Micromodule Gear II increase the fluidity of the reel.
Shimano Genpu XT is a bait casting reel specifically developed for a wide variety of lightweight vertical offshore techniques. The Genpu XT 201PG is equipped with a 60mm power handle. equipped with an extra-large CI4 + handle knob, which ensures a firm grip and a comfortable roll from deep inside. Despite being a very compact and easy to maneuver reel, it has a line capacity of 200m. of PE2, which allows you to fish at considerable depths.