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Shimano STC XR Monster – Compact Power for Extreme Predators. The Shimano STC XR Monster range stands at the pinnacle of high-performance travel rods, purpose-built to handle large, aggressive predators in the toughest freshwater and saltwater environments. These rods deliver an exceptional balance of strength, control, and packability. Constructed using high-modulus carbon combined with HPC, Nanosheet, and Diaflash technologies, the STC XR Monster blanks provide outstanding lifting power and structural resilience under extreme pressure. A moderately fast action ensures optimal lure control and accuracy, even with oversized baits. All components are built to premium standards: Fuji K-Type stainless steel guides with Alconite inserts provide corrosion resistance and smooth line flow, while the ergonomic high-density EVA grip and Fuji DPS reel seat support both large spinning and baitcasting reels. With a compact transport length of just 65 cm and available in three configurations, each rod comes with a dedicated STC XR hard case for safe travel and storage. The ideal solution for serious anglers pursuing trophy fish across the globe.

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The new Shimano Kairiki 8+ is not just a braid, but a true eight-strand innovation. Eight strands come together in a solid weave. Made with soft Izanas SF600 fibers, it offers remarkable resistance, more reliable than an expert handshake. The result? A thin thread that passes through the water effortlessly, giving powerful and precise casts. Have you ever tried a braid so smooth it looks like silk? This is the Kairiki 8+. With S-EBT (Shimano Enhanced Body Technology), it has a more uniform surface, similar to the skin of a freshly caught fish. Every cast is smooth, with the line flying extremely lightly. Sensitivity? Absolute. Noise? Almost non-existent, to guarantee discretion. The Kairiki 8+ doesn't stop at functionality: its round profile embodies balance and harmony. Perfect for those looking for a versatile braid, ideal for jigging and fighting with predators such as pike or bass. The range? It's the key to accessing new, unexplored spots. Choose from bright colors like yellow and green to attract attention or elegant steel gray for a more discreet approach. Thanks to its eight threads and special S-EBT weave, the Kairiki 8+ is a symphony of efficiency. The silicone coating protects it from water and dirt, making every ride flawless. Zero tangles, zero stress: just pure fun with every cast.

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The new Shimano SLX DC 71A reel is one of the flagship models of the hugely popular SLX series. With a reputation for quality and ease of use, this SLX DC 71A model benefits from Shimano's I-DC4 Digital Control casting system, which automatically maximizes casting performance over a wide range of lines, conditions and casting techniques. The SLX DC 71A is compact, smooth, and offers unmatched value. The SHIMANO DC system allows for effortless casting and is now available to a large audience worldwide. The SLX DC 71A maintains all the qualities of the original models and improves them with Shimano's I-DC4 digital control. This brilliant technology can be set to one of 4 modes to maximize casting performance while reducing wiggly and other problems. Available in the right sizes, the 150/151 sizes offer great versatility, while the smaller 70/71 size fitted with the MGL Spool III is perfect for casting lighter weight lures. Fitted neatly into the compact body of the SLX DC is Shimano's exclusive I-DC4 digital control. Modes include: Mode 1 designed to achieve maximum distance (least amount of magnetic braking). Mode 2 designed specifically for braid handling. Mode 3 for fluorocarbon or stiffer lines. Mode 4 offers the most control (maximum amount of magnetic braking) for applications such as skipping. Once set up, the onboard micro computer, which is self-powered, does all the work, leaving you to aim and shoot. Like all SLX models, the HAGANE aluminum body creates the perfect frame for precision gearing and the aluminum S3D spool reduces vibration on casting and on retrieve. The SLX DC is hard to beat when looking for a hassle free digital cast control reel. Combining these casting technological advantages at such an attractive price point makes the SLX DC an unbeatable choice for any lure angler.

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The Salty Advance is a mid-priced EGI rod selected from the JDM range and designed for cephalopod fishing by Shimano's Japanese experts. Great value for money, the high modulus carbon blanks are light, extremely sensitive and fitted with premium Fuji guides. If you don't want to invest in an expensive high-end rod, but want to take advantage of a great design experience and an advanced carbon construction, the Salty Advance Eging offers a fantastic compromise. This stunning looking range has been selected from the Shimano JDM range and is perfect for squid and cuttlefish fishing on European shores. The moderate-fast action is ideal for casting EGIs comfortably while maintaining a responsive tip for maximum lure action and bite detection. The eye catching blank of the Salty Advance Eging is made from advanced high modulus carbon, rarely found in rods of this price point. The result is a perfectly balanced combination of power and sensitivity, with the right reactivity in the central section to support the strokes of the squid, even in low light conditions, when it is necessary to use sensitivity and not sight to perceive the touches of cephalopods. The range includes two 2.51m models: the lighter version is suitable for Egi sizes 1.8-3.8, while the more powerful version can handle Egi sizes 2.5-4.0. To enhance the high quality performance of the Salty Advance Eging, the lightweight Fuji KR-type Alconite stainless steel guides, with SiC leader, ensure trouble-free line handling, even when using ultra fine braid. To complete the eye-catching blank, an exclusive Shimano plate is mounted on the modern and ergonomic EVA split grip handle.

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Shimano's Ultegra XR Featuring the latest long distance casting technologies, including Rigid Cast, this incredibly lightweight 14000 size reel has been specifically designed to maximize rod speed when casting long distance, whilst maintaining smoothness even with heavy loads. high recovery. With a mid-to-high range price and list of features contained in the reel the Ultegra XR is a true long distance casting machine, and with extreme power on the retrieve. With understated colors, a large spool, a compact, composite Ci4+ body, plus some of the best Shimano tech for long-distance casting, you certainly won't be short on features if you choose the Ultegra Ci4+. In use, the reduced weight is appreciated, especially when the casting range is pushed to the limit. The light weight allows for higher rod speeds to be generated, which combined with other long distance technologies, including Rigid Cast, lead to increasingly longer casts. Inside the lightweight CI4+ G FREE body sits a combination of HAGANE, X-SHIP, INFINITY DRIVE and SILENT DRIVE gears that work together to produce smooth, powerful rotation, even under extreme pressure and heavy loads. Long-distance casting is powered by some of Shimano's leading technologies, including Super Slow 5 Oscillation, Parallel Body and Rigid Cast, which combine to generate greater distance and supreme precision. The X-Protect technology prevents water from entering the moving parts of the reel ensuring your reel maintains its performance in all conditions. The Ultegra XR also features a Hi-Speed ​​drag that can be locked and loosened with a minimal twist of the adjustment knob, for precise combat control at all times.

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Engineered for the demands of modern shore jigging, the Shimano CurrentSniper BB blends precision construction with premium materials. Its high-modulus carbon blank, built with Hi-Power X technology, enhances structural stiffness and minimizes blank twist for improved casting efficiency and fighting control. The rod’s moderate-fast action ensures a smooth and progressive load curve, ideal for long-distance casting and effective lure manipulation. High-quality components include Fuji K-Type guides with Alconite inserts for reduced friction and extended line life, and a Fuji DPS reel seat with a dual locking nut for a secure fit with reels of all sizes. The high-density EVA handle ensures a steady grip even when wet or exposed to salt. Whether targeting offshore predators from the shore or casting from a boat, the CurrentSniper BB is built to deliver power, sensitivity, and resilience in the toughest saltwater conditions.

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Designed for tuna trolling in the Mediterranean, the proven Beastmaster CX Stand-Up Spiral offers exceptional value and is fitted with a unique spiral guide set-up which greatly improves the playing action when under extreme pressure. The Beastmaster CX Stand-Up Spiral not only looks different, it feels different to. Offering exceptional value, these unique rods have been designed by Mediterranean tuna experts to maximise your fish-playing experience when hooked into powerful, fast running fish. When bent into a fighting curve, the line is held away from the blank by the guide placing producing a better action, with minimal sideways twist, enabling you to apply maximum pressure. The Full Carbon blank of the Beastmaster is a proven construction that has been trusted by big game anglers for many years. Some even claim that it is indestructible! The combination of power, strength and reliability will enable you to play any sized fish with confidence and style. Fitted with very strong Seaguide XRG guides and a PacBay Aluminium reel seat, which will hold the largest multiplier reel securely, this rod has in-built strength throughout. Yet, despite its remarkable strength, it retains a great fish-playing action under pressure, even with smaller tuna in the 10-20kg size range, thanks to the seamless one-piece design and the spiral guide placement. Available in 50lb and 80lb ratings, an ergonomic EVA grip ensures you stay totally connected, even with the pressure is fully on. If you are a serious tuna fisherman, or a recreational weekend angler, the Beastmaster CX Stand-up Spiral is the perfect trolling rod to take on the challenge of the most powerful, fastest fish in the Mediterranean.

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The Shimano 22 Sephia BB is a medium-high end cuttlefish spinning rod (EGI Game) designed for cephalopod fishing by the Japanese experts at Shimano. Exceptionally light, with a moderate-fast action, the blank is made from Hi-Power X Carbon and has a very sensitive tip. Combined with the Sephia BB reel it creates an extraordinary combination. Although EGI lure fishing is a specialist technique, it is increasing in popularity across Europe. If you are already passionate about this exciting fishing technique, you will definitely want a well put together rod and reel, and this is where the Sephia BB comes in. Developed in Japan by Shimano experts, the Sephia BB is a great all-round rod. With a length of 2.51m. and a moderate-fast action, it is long and powerful to cast EGI at excellent distances, while maintaining a soft tip to best animate the lures and warn the hits. Constructed from Shimano's exclusive Hi-Power X carbon, the Sephia BB blank is impressively light at just 100g, yet has the power to cast the biggest EGIs at extreme distances. Despite the impressive casting characteristics, in line with all high performance EGI rods, the Sephia BB has a moderate-fast action combined with a sensitive tip and progressive center section, offering the perfect blend of bite detection and strikes. effective. To further enhance the casting performance and action of the rod, lightweight Fuji Alconite K-type guides were chosen for their anti-tangle characteristics. Featuring a custom designed Shimano reel seat and split EVA handle, the performance and red/black graphics are a perfect match for the Shimano Sephia BB reel.

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Choose your favorite style of eging from our full Sephia line-up. From shores to offshore, from shallow to deep waters, the evolution of the Sephia rods take another leap forward. The SPIRAL X CORE makes the blanks light and strong while the lightweight Carbon Monocoque Grip increases the sensitivity felt through the rod in the grip. The X Guide system helps to reduce line troubles and the XR line-up is a notch above the SS models. With so many types of eging nowadays, Shimano hopes to provide you as anglers, with your favorite specs from our line-up.

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The new ULTEGRA FD brings Shimano excellence within everyone's reach, combining high-level technologies with a competitive price. Developed with the same innovations found in high-end reels, the ULTEGRA offers extraordinary performance and exceptional resistance, making it ideal for every type of angler, from the beginner to the most experienced. With its refined design and flawless operation, this reel combines style and functionality. Integrated advanced technologies, such as HAGANE Gear, Micro Module II, Thanks to its structure designed to resist water, X-Protect makes the ULTEGRA perfect for both sea fishing, with artificial bait, and for freshwater fishing. The Long Stroke AR-C spool, designed for longer and more precise casts, and the ANTI-TWIST system for line management, add further convenience and control during every fishing session. The ULTEGRA FD is part of Shimano's renowned Coresolid family, known for its combination of durability and high performance. This reel is not afraid of the most demanding situations, offering reliability and impeccable bait management even in the most difficult conditions. With the ULTEGRA FD, Shimano redefines the concept of mid-range, bringing innovation, resistance and versatility to an unprecedented level. If you are looking for a reel that accompanies you on every adventure, capable of combining high technology and accessibility, the ULTEGRA is the perfect choice for you.

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Artificial bait for vertical jigging fishing and in general for vertical boat techniques. Shimano's Ocea Sardine Waver is an exciting slow fall lure, the descent action creates a back and forth zigzag, making this lure particularly attractive.

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If you like to fish vertically with light to medium lures, using light rods, you will quickly appreciate the unique features of the Shimano Grappler BB 151HG reel. With a weight of only 210g. Perfectly balances modern lightweight jigging rods such as the Grappler BB range, creating a super light weight combination that reduces fatigue during long sessions. Compared to traditional and heavier alternatives, the Grappler BB 151HG reel is a pleasure to use and greatly improves your jigging technique and enjoyment.

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Sephia Suisui Dropper from Shimano is an EGI squid bait with a difference. Unlike many other EGIs, this version is balanced to sink slowly with a horizontal profile that allows the bait to maintain its position in the upper layers of the strike zone for much longer. For greater attraction, even when stationary, FLASH BOOST technology is incorporated into the Sephia Suisui. The patented Flash Boost system uses a reflective mirror suspended from micro springs, which uses light and UV rays to attract cephalopods throughout the water column. The continuous movement of the mirror inside the body is produced by kinetic energy, which is very effective for these visual hunters, when the bait is paused. Two UV areas have also been added to ensure maximum visual appeal in low light conditions.

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Shimano's legendary prowess in DC technology continues with the addition of the all-new Curado DC 201, an expansion to the tournament-proven Curado family of low-profile reels. The Curado DC 201 provides anglers up to 40% more line capacity for added versatility and performance using a wide range of baits and techniques, especially those looking to leverage heavier line, larger lures or maximize casting performance. The I-DC4 unit provides anglers with four distinct settings to control how much braking the DC technology applies to the spool during the cast for ultimate control while minimizing backlashes when long-bombing casts or fishing in windy conditions. Fish smarter and leverage Shimano's premium DC technology within the all-new Curado 201 DC.

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Shimano's new Vengeance Stand-Up Spiral is a very affordable rod featuring a unique spiral guide system that greatly improves the fishing action when subjected to extreme pressures. Don't be fooled by the convenience of Vengeance Stand-Up Spiral. It may be our entry-level stand-up rod, but it packs all the power of its much more expensive siblings in the Shimano range. These unique rods have been designed by Mediterranean tuna experts to provide a cost effective solution when trolling and are designed with a spiral guide placement that wraps around the rod allowing the line to follow the fight curve. When bent, the wire is held away from the blank by guide placement producing better action, with minimal lateral twist, allowing maximum pressure to be applied. With a name like Vengeance you only know that the empty space will be up to any challenge it faces. And it has to be, because nothing in the Mediterranean fights with the combined power, speed and determination of an angry tuna. Featuring very sturdy Shimano Hardlite guides, which can overcome the pressure of thinner mono and braided lines, an aluminum Shimano reel seat will hold the largest multiplier reel firmly, allowing you to lower the handle with confidence. Despite its undoubted strength, the two models in the Vengeance range retain a great fishing action under extreme pressure, and in tests they compared very favorably with much more expensive rods. Available in 50lb and 80lb sizes, the seamless one-piece design never gets overloaded and still retains added flexibility, even when you push it to the extreme. An ergonomic EVA handle ensures you stay totally connected, even when the pressure is fully active. With many recreational tuna fishermen using inferior quality rods supplied by the charter boats they are fishing on, the Vengeance Stand-Up Spiral is affordable enough to now allow you to own your own specialized trolling rod.