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The Technium AS trout area rods are specifically designed 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.

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If you take your squid fishing seriously, you’ll already know the importance of using the correct reel when EGI fishing and they don’t come much better than the Sephia BB. With an enviable history going back many years, this model has been tweaked to perfection to maximize your performance. Based on a compact 3000 sized body, the 5.3:1 gear ratio retrieves 78cm of line per handle turn, which is the optimum speed to prevent slack line when working your EGI lures aggressively. The elongated round EVA handle grip is comfortable and secure, even when wet, and when you feel the pressure of a take the Rapid Fire Drag can be quickly adjusted to provide the perfect pressure for the situation and size of squid. ​At the heart of the lightweight Sephia BB is Shimano’s HAGANE Gear, Micro Module II and X-SHIP combination. This produces efficient, smooth and very direct rotation, to cope with the stop/start action of EGI fishing, enabling lures to be worked aggressively without fear of failure. The inclusion of Long Stroke Spool and refined Silent Drive technology further enhances the fishing experience. Also contributing to the overall feel and balance of the reel is the G Free Body, which weighs only 225g and perfectly balances the most popular 2.5m EGI rods. The shallow spool is perfect for squid fishing and the aluminum AR-C spool design ensures line management is maximized when fishing aggressively. To cope with the harsh saltwater environment, Sephia BB uses Shimano’s leading X-Protect (IPX-8) water protection for the body and also the line roller.​ For the ultimate matching combination, the Sephia BB reel can be partnered with the Sephia BB rod, which has the same colored graphics.

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Designed for Sea Bass, but equally suited to other top water predators, the Strong Assassin has a wide wobbling action. Featuring the Shimano AR-C moving weight technology for increased casting distance and improved accuracy, the 125 (25g) size has recorded casts of 70 metres, enabling this lure to be used when the fish are hanging back from the shore or boat. Using a regular constant retrieve the Strong Assassin FLASH BOOST has a wide rolling action, but an aggressive action can be added by using sharp jerks or a gliding action using long pulls of the rod tip. The floating and sinking versions both work well when paused, letting the FLASH BOOST technology to work its magic. Increased attraction is also added by using Kyorin 3D holographic film which gives a remarkable life-like scale pattern. The sinking version of the Silent Assassin is the lure to turn to when the fish are lower in the water column.

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Shimano

The latest addition to Shimano's MagnumLite spinning reel series, Miravel is a lightweight yet powerful reel with tough versatility for the multi-species angler. Built using Shimano's legendary carbon-infused CI4 + body to provide a lightweight platform and increased sensitivity, the Miravel is also equipped with Shimano's MagnumLite rotor to allow for an effortless start. Showcasing a triplet of Shimano's premium reel technologies - cold forged HAGANE gears, SilentDrive and X-Ship - it delivers durable gearing with tighter tolerances for smoother winding performance. Fishing confidently with Miravel in hand, the latest member of the MagnumLite series is up for the challenge.

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Designed for Sea Bass, but equally suited to other top water predators, the Silent Assassin has a world-wide pedigree, which is set to be enhanced further by the inclusion of Shimano FLASH BOOST. Featuring the Shimano AR-C moving weight technology for increased casting distance and improved accuracy, the 129 (26g) size has recorded casts of 65 metres, enabling this lure to be used when the fish are hanging back from the shore or boat. Using a regular constant retrieve the Silent Assassin FLASH BOOST has a tight rolling action, but an aggressive action can be added by using sharp jerks or a gliding action using long pulls of the rod tip. The floating version also works well when paused and left to float slowly to the surface, before being jerked back down to its working depth. Increased attraction is also added by using Kyorin 3D holographic film which gives a remarkable life-like scale pattern. The sinking version of the Silent Assassin is the lure to turn to when the fish are lower in the water column.

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Shimano

Shimano

Designed for Sea Bass, but equally suited to other top water predators, the Silent Assassin has a world-wide pedigree, which is set to be enhanced further by the inclusion of Shimano FLASH BOOST. Featuring the Shimano AR-C moving weight technology for increased casting distance and improved accuracy, the 140 (28g) size has recorded casts of 70 metres, enabling this lure to be used when the fish are hanging back from the shore or boat. Using a regular constant retrieve the Silent Assassin FLASH BOOST has a tight rolling action, but an aggressive action can be added by using sharp jerks or a gliding action using long pulls of the rod tip. The floating version also works well when paused and left to float slowly to the surface, before being jerked back down to its working depth. Increased attraction is also added by using Kyorin 3D holographic film which gives a remarkable life-like scale pattern. The sinking version of the Silent Assassin is the lure to turn to when the fish are lower in the water column.

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Shimano

The Aero XR is Shimano's most technically advanced match and feeder reel. Packed with intriguing features such as anti-backlash mechanism, lightweight CI4 + body and rotor and advanced HAGANE gears for unmatched performance. If you are a lover of feeder and bolognese fishing, and want a high performance reel, the Aero XR is the solution. All reels pair perfectly with Shimano's best Aero X5, X7 and Pro feeder rods, offering perfect combos. With their impressive clutches and anti-reverse, they allow you to complete any catch, even of unexpected size when fishing with small diameters. The smaller 3000 size is perfect for float fishing and close range feeder fishing, the mid size 4000 is ideal for larger feeders or medium range fishing and the larger 5000 size is ideal for long distance fishing or heavier weights. With a G-Free CI4 + body and rotor all models are remarkably light, with the size 4000 weighing just 250g, a noticeable reduction over competing models of the same size. An added benefit you can feel is the precision of the light rotation, which is the result of the CI4 + rotor construction and HAGANE Gear, X-SHIP, Silent Drive technology. Other features include the best cold forged AR-C aluminum spools (including a spare spool) with a capacity reducer to load just the right amount of wire. The larger 5000 model has an additional reducer for use with the braid when fishing long distance feeder. Screw handle and a metal clip, which is very resistant, reinforce the pedigree of the XR. Visually, the "stealth" appearance of the Aero XR is striking and combined with advanced engineering technology cannot fail to inspire confidence in fishing use.

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