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| EXPRIDE CASTING | SOLARA CASTING | SOLARA SPINNING | STIMULA SPINNING | SOJOURN SPINNING | EXAGE CASTING | CONVERGENCE SPINNING | CLARUS SPINNING | COMPRE SPINNING | CURADO SPINNING | CURADO CASTING | ZODIAS CASTING | SELLUS SPINNING | SENSILITE SPINNING | SENSILITE CASTING | SOJOURN CASTING | |
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| Action | F | F | Fast | Fast | F | XF | F | Fast | Fast | - | Fast | M | F | Moderate | Fast | XF |
| Brand | Shimano | Shimano | Shimano | Shimano | Shimano | Shimano | Shimano | Shimano | Shimano | Shimano | Shimano | Shimano | Shimano | Shimano | Shimano | Shimano |
| Drag power | M | M | M | ML | UL | M | L | M | MH | H | ML | M | M | MH | M | L |
| Foregrip length | 2'' | 2'' | 2.5'' | 1.3'' | 2'' | 1.5'' | 1'' | 1.20'' | - | - | 2.6 | 1'' | 2.15'' | - | 2'' | 1'' |
| Grip material | EVA | EVA | Cork | AA Cork w/ Composite Ring | AA Cork | AAA Cork | EVA | Split AA Corkw/ Composite Ring | EVA | Split AA Corkw/ Composite Ring | Cork | AAA CORK | AA Cork w/ Compsite ring | - | Cork | EVA |
| Guides | Graphite | Graphite | Aluminum Oxide | Fuji Stainless w/ Alconite | Aluminum- Oxide | K Guides - Stainless steel w/ Alconite Ring | Aluminum Oxide Micro | Fuji Alconite | Aluminum Oxide | - | AL Oxide | K Guides - Stainless steel w/ Alconite Ring | Fuji Stainless w/ O-Ring | Fuji Alconite | Aluminum Oxide | Aluminum Oxide Micro |
| Item code | SJS60MB | SJC66M2B | SLS56M2 | CPS66ML2E | CSS56ULD | CDSX610M | SENS60L | XAC610MH | SUS72MH | EX172HA | STS60ML2B | CDCC70MSG | CVS60M2C | ZDS178XH | SLC60M2 | SENC70L |
| Length (in) | 72 | 78 | 66 | 78 | 66 | 82 | 72 | 82 | 86 | 86 | 72 | 84 | 72 | 90 | 72 | 84 |
| Number of sections | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Reargrip length | 6.5'' | 9'' | 6'' | 10'' | - | 2'' | 1.5'' | - | - | - | 6.7'' | 10.5'' | - | 13'' | 7.5'' | 1.5'' |
| Line weight (lbs) | - | 6-15 | 6-14 | 4-10 | 2-6 | 6 - 12 | 4-8 | 8-15 | 8-14 | 12 - 25 | 4-10 | 10-15 | 6-12 | 10 - 25 | 6-15 | 4-8 |
EXPRIDE CASTING
The 2017 Expride series was meticulously tested by touring pros and tackle junkies across the United States for two full seasons. This series incorporates Shimano's Hi-Power X and features a wide variety of versatile actions, plus a handful of technique specific rods to meet the demands of some of the most specialized fishing styles.
SOLARA CASTING
These rods are built with Shimanos Aeroglass construction which is lighter and more responsive then traditional glass material. They also come with a graphite reel seat to make the rod light in weight and have P-Cork grips for comfort.
SOLARA SPINNING
Shimano's Solara series of rods are designed to be ideal tools for new anglers to learn the art. All the rods are built from fiberglass and feature cork handles.
STIMULA SPINNING
Shimano Stimula spinning rods were built to deliver a reliable rod series for years of great fishing on the water. This hardy line of rods comes in a variety of lengths and actions that will handle a wide range of species and build a strong legacy of fishing experiences.
SOJOURN SPINNING
The new Sojourn rod line offers a great custom look at a competitive price. The blank features graphite composite construction which is light, super durable and comes in the most popular actions.
EXAGE CASTING
Fill your rod locker with Shimano quality that won't break the bank. The all-new Exage rods from Shimano deliver a high performance bass rod series that takes whatever the tournament trail dishes out. This compact series of rods delivers everything you need to get the job done on the water.
CONVERGENCE SPINNING
All new Convergence delivers a workhorse series of rods with Shimano performance and quality components. The compact line-up of lengths, powers and actions are suited for a variety of techniques and species. Avid anglers appreciate this no-nonsense series of rods to taret bass, walleye, panfish and inshore saltwater species.
CLARUS SPINNING
The new Clarus rod line offers high-quality and a wide range of styles and actions for serious anglers at a very affordable price. 30 ton graphite blanks on spinning and casting models, Fuji guides and reel seats, High-quality, AA cork handles
COMPRE SPINNING
Shimano redesigned the Compre series of casting and spinning rods to create an all-around rod with top-of-the-line features. The updated actions and powers in the series will help the most serious multi-species anglers get more out of their pursuit of bass, walleye, muskie and inshore saltwater species.
CURADO SPINNING
Shimano's new, tournament-quality, Curado rods feature a mixture of versatile and technique-specific actions, covering the spectrum of techniques for hardcore bass anglers. Light and sensitive Hybrid High Modulus UD Carbon with Nanoresin blanks, high-quality cork grips and FUJI components throughout. FUJI tangle free Alconite guides and matte rubberized, soft touch coated FUJI reel seats mean Curado rods are loaded with high-end features for high-end performance.
CURADO CASTING
Shimano's new, tournament-quality, Curado rods feature a mixture of versatile and technique-specific actions, covering the spectrum of techniques for hardcore bass anglers. Light and sensitive Hybrid High Modulus UD Carbon with Nanoresin blanks, high-quality cork grips and FUJI components throughout. FUJI tangle free Alconite guides and matte rubberized, soft touch coated FUJI reel seats mean Curado rods are loaded with high-end features for high-end performance.
ZODIAS CASTING
Zodias is built with the purpose to give you, the angler, a crisp and responsive rod that delivers incredible casting distance and accuracy. Utilizing our Shimano Hi-Power X construction, we are able to significantly reduce blank twist, allowing you to efficiently and easily transfer more energy through the rod. But we didn't stop with casting distance and accuracy. The crisp, lightweight blank delivers every tick and vibration down through the custom CI4+ reel seat. These rods are designed, developed and manufactured by Shimano to provide you with a versatile line up of weights and actions. The crisp, lightweight Hi-Power X, Zodias blank sends every tick and vibration down through the custom CI4+ reel seat. In Hi-Power X construction, the blank’s outermost layer is diagonally wrapped with carbon tape, which forms an array of “X” shapes.The width of the tape, its winding angle and the part of the rod being wrapped are fine-tuned according to the target fish species.The flexibility allows Shimano to adjust these wraps during construction for precise actions, enhanced overall strength and added twist resistance.In short, Hi-Power X construction delivers sharp and crisp rod control by the angler.
SELLUS SPINNING
The all new Sellus series was created for the Bass fisherman. We chose the most popular actions for the hottest techniques used in today’s bass fishing. This series offers rods for Drop shotting, split shotting, texas rig, and shakey head. We use 24 ton carbon for increased sensitivity and its lightweight feel. Newly designed Reel seats that will make the rod feel perfect and balance perfectly in your hand.
SENSILITE SPINNING
Shimano’s new Sensilite series was specially designed to be both light weight and sensitive. With UL and L powers across the series, Sensilite is perfect for targeting Panfish and Crappie with small jigs and plugs. Quality split grip cork handles and 24 ton graphite blanks offer anglers high end feel at an affordable price.
SENSILITE CASTING
Shimano’s new Sensilite series was specially designed to be both light weight and sensitive. With UL and L powers across the series, Sensilite is perfect for targeting Panfish and Crappie with small jigs and plugs. Quality split grip cork handles and 24 ton graphite blanks offer anglers high end feel at an affordable price.
SOJOURN CASTING
The new Sojourn rod line offers a great custom look at a competitive price. The blank features graphite composite construction which is light, super durable and comes in the most popular actions.
