The new Shimano Exsence Genos spinning rod is inspired by Shimano's Exsence Infinity. Bass rod with incredible casting performance and remarkable versatility, the Exsence Genos is easy to cast, has remarkable tip speed recovery and offers all the sensitivity and feedback you could wish for. If you are serious about bass fishing and want a rod that has few equals, the Exsence Genos is an excellent choice. Inspired by the world famous Exsence Infinity, the "Genos" is a stunning rod and many experts consider it to be slightly more versatile and easier to use than its more expensive sibling. Its long-distance casting potential won't leave you wanting, maximizing your options when the fish are close at hand, while the fast action will allow you to work baits thoroughly, even in the toughest conditions. However, when feedback and sensitivity are required, the Exsence Genos always delivers. The Exsence Genos, which showcases the best Shimano fishing rod technologies, excels in all areas. The use of Spiral X Core and Hi-Power carbon is further enhanced by Nanopitch technology. The result is a range of rods capable of casting great distances with impressive accuracy, but with a lightness and feel that belies the power needed to control bass that fight hard in tough conditions or obstacle-rich environments. To further improve performance, the Monocoque carbon handle, combined with the Shimano Ci4+ Perfection reel seat, offers an optimal combination for maximum feedback. As you would expect from a rod with such a high pedigree, the Exsence Genos rods feature a combination of Shimano X-Guide / Fuji Titanium SiC guides for impeccable line handling.
The new Shimano Bassterra XT LRF rods have been developed specifically for the increasingly popular light rock fishing. Offering exceptional value, the fast action Full Carbon blanks are reinforced with Diaflash and have solid, sensitive tips to maximize even the smallest bites when fishing with small spinners or soft plastics. When it comes to fun, it doesn't get any better than light rock fishing (LRF). If you are the type of fisherman who doesn't let himself be influenced by the size of the fish he catches, you will surely enjoy catching the small, almost exotic fish that live all along the European coasts. With a Bassterra XT LRF in hand you can work small bait really effectively off rocks or near structures such as harbor walls or jetties, knowing that when a fish grabs your bait you will immediately see the bite on the solid top. and super sensitive mounted on both models. The full carbon blank of the Bassterra XT LRC has a fast action and is enhanced by the Diaflash construction to give the rods the right action, pop and casting performance needed when using ultralight lures. You can cast small spinners and other hard lures perfectly or alternatively fish with small rubbers close to shore with pinpoint accuracy thanks to the solid and sensitive tips. Fitted with corrosion resistant Fuji Stainless Steel Fazlite guides, ideal for thin braid or mono, all models feature a VSS reel seat and split EVA handle. Available in 4 models, from the ultra light power version (power from 0.5 to 8 g) for more delicate situations and light power 2.44 m (power from 3 to 15 g) for more demanding situations where slightly larger baits are preferred.