Shimano Fishing Rod

Fishing has come a long way over the last century. Where there were once just simple fishing rods with lines, there are now a dizzying array of rod types, each outfitted with any of hundreds of possible applications and features. Shimano is on top of the game. The Shimano fishing rod brand makes top-notch examples of every type of rod, and their features and amenities are as good as they can get.

The Voltaeus is a Shimano fishing rod series that is lighter, more, sensitive, and more durable than much of the competition thanks to a “uni-fiber” construction process that chemically melds three different composite materials into a strong Uni-Fiber alloy. Topping off this alloy are custom-made reel seats and a set of stainless steel guide frames fitted with durable polished inserts.

You can find Voltaeus models made specifically for saltwater fishing, such as the Shimano Voltaeus Salt Water Spin Fishing Rod, and others suited for fishing in freshwater, such as the Shimano Voltaeus Freshwater Spinning Rod.

If saltwater fishing is in your future, will you be fishing from the beach or going out into the deep? Different Shimano fishing rod series are tailored for each. For “in-shore” fishing on the coast, the Shimano Clarus Inshore Rods will serve your purposes well. Their formulations of IM-7 graphite give anglers light weight and high sensitivity for snaring game fish.

If, on the other hand, you plan to board a boat and venture out into the ocean blue, then you might opt for something more like the Shimano Tallus Trolling rods. These are outfitted with arrays of top-quality AFTCO wind-on roller guides and heavy-duty swivel tip guides to guide the line. The guides are wrapped in layers of triple-wrapped Guebrod thread that’s super-strong so as to withstand the strength of deep-sea fish.

Are you looking for a freshwater-specific rod? Then consider one of the Shimano Compre Casting Rods. They’re all decked out with Concept Fuji Hardloy guides, solid IM-8 graphite blanks, Grade A cork handles, and guides wrapped in Gudebrod thread for added strength.

The Shimano Crucial rods also rank highly for freshwater fishing. They have Concept Fuji Alconite guides, IM-9 Graphite Blanks, and Grade A cork handles. Certain models have additional perks. For example, the spinning models have clicking Fuji reel seats. And on some of the casting models, you’ll find Fuji Exposed Blank reel seats, which allow for direct contact with the blanks.

Posted August 16th, 2010 in Fishing Rods, Shopping.

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Shimano Fishing Rod

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