- ANTARES SPINNING SEA BASS
Just like their freshwater namesakes, sea bass attract a fanatical following who want – and deserve – rods developed specifi cally for their favourite species. For spinning, using a general ‘all-round’ rod is just not good enough. Shimano of course understand this demand, as the nine-strong Antares Spinning Seabass series proves. XT200 + Biofibre blanks, Shimano TI-Lite TIC guides, Shimano Sea Guide DNPS reel seats plus stunning cosmetics are evident throughout the range, which runs from 210M/H to 330XHP in length/strength, covering casting weights from 7-35 right up to 70-120gr.
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- SPEEDMASTER SPINNING SEA BASS
With the same carefully planned and successfully tested lengths and ratings as the premier Antares range – with an additional longer 360 Heavy Plus model - our Speedmaster Seabass series offers sheer quality at a price point that more anglers can afford.
Fixture specification remains impressively high, with Shimano Reel Seats and Ti-Lite Hardlite guides on XT100 + Biofibre blanks.
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- BEASTMASTER BX SEA BASS
With our range including spinning, surf and UK style options, Shimano have recognised the sea bass as a sporting fish per excellence across the world’s oceans. Constructed on XT60 carbon and Biofibre blanks with spigot joints and Shimano SiC guides, our new Vibra Spot reel seat keeps you in touch with everything happening beneath the waves. The Spinning and UK models are two-piece with EVA rear and front grips, while the standard versions are three piece with shrink tube EVA grip.
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Titanium is a material with a big reputation for strength combined with minimal weight. So where better for Shimano to begin our quest to produce rod guides of a quality never seen before? It?s taken time, and it?s taken significant investment. Now, in 2009, Ti-Lite Guides will adorn several new Shimano rods, and we know that our customers will appreciate the reduced overall weight, improved action and casting performance they bring.
They?ll also appreciate our Lifetime Corrosion Warranty ? a guarantee we give with 100 per cent confidence following extensive pre-testing of Ti-Lites under the most demanding conditions.
Conditions in which even Stainless Steel rusted after six treatment cycles. Conditions in which our Ti-Lites stood up to 25 cycles with no sign of corrosion.
Conditions seldom, if ever encountered in your day-to-day fishing ? but which demonstrate their massive corrosion resistance.
Ti-Lite guides are available in SiC and hardlite versions.
Biofibre is 'state of the art' in terms of rod construction and is 4 times stronger than any other carbon material. It involves the random distribution of 'non woven' biofibres and mid-short fibres that don't cross each other, but 'float' in an elastomeric (synthetic rubber) resin to reinforce the carbon fibres in all directions. This process produces amazing strength ensuring rods constructed using the Biofibre process are incredibly strong and durable. Because of the significant increase in strength, you would naturally assume that weight has been sacrificed to achieve this remarkable level of durability. You'll therefore be even more surprised to learn that Biofibre is 2.4 times lighter than the lightest carbon fibre.
The Master Concept incorporates a wide array of rods covering various fishing techniques and price segments. Each individual ?master? has its own unique features and strengths.
SPEEDMASTER
Extreme Strength with Lightness
Shimano Speedmaster rods combine superior strength with lightness.
Shadow Diaflash is a construction feature bestowed upon our popular Diaflash range of rods.
Lighter, stronger, and even more pleasing to the eye, the secret of such an increased cost-effective advance is all in the resins.
Referans: http://fish.shimano-eu.com/publish/...ndex/products_new/saltwater_rods/SEABASS.html
