SHIMANO CARDIFF EXLEAD COMPETITION

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The new range of Shimano Cardiff AX trout area rods are built using the best and most advanced carbon blends, these exquisite rods deliver sublime performance across the range and take trout area rods to a new dimension of excellence. The Cardiff AX is a rod for serious trout anglers. If you appreciate small intricacies that combine to produce more than the sum of their parts, Cardiff AX is for you. You will certainly appreciate the incredible ultra smooth parabolic action, with its almost elastic type forgiving qualities. And you will be amazed how such a sensitive and light rod can cast your lures with laser-like precision. But it's the feeling you get when a trout catches your bait that is the most defining, as Softube Top technology gives you an almost imperceptible, but very real extra time to set the hook before the pressure alerts even the most wary trout. . The ultralight Cardiff AX blanks are made from a blend of Spiral X and Hi-Power X carbon. These advanced carbon technologies combine to reduce rotational twist when the rod is flexed during casting or while playing fish, resulting in higher precision and a more faithful parabolic combat curve. The addition of Shimano's Softube Top increases sensitivity without adding extra weight, resulting in better balance and a greater overall feeling of lightness. As you'd expect from such a high quality rod, the fittings are top notch, featuring lightweight Fuji Titanium rings and K-type SiC stainless steel, an exclusive Shimano Ci4 + reel seat that complements the desire such as slenderness of the blanks and grips made of best quality cork.

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<p>The Bassterra XT Sea Bass has been specially developed for bass fishing and offers an excellent combination of quality and affordability. The medium-fast action is powerful, responsive and generates excellent casting performance, while being versatile enough to fish effectively with both soft plastics and hardbaits. If you thought a high-quality, purpose-designed bass rod was out of your budget, you will almost certainly have to reconsider your preconceived ideas when you see how good, and affordable, the Bassterra XT Sea Bass is. Built on high quality blanks, with the unmistakable Diaflash finish, these rods open up specialist bass fishing to the masses, although we advise you not to limit the use of these rods to just one species. They are also excellent saltwater spinning rods for multiple predators that inhabit waters across Europe. The distinctive weave seen on the Bassterra XT Sea Bass is created by Shimano's exclusive Diaflash technology, which increases power and strength in specific areas of the full carbon blank. At the bottom of the rod it is used to generate the power needed to launch lures at feeding fish from a distance or to take total control when fighting fish near rocks and other structures. In the tip section it creates a greater response which in turn makes the control of the lure more effective and the fishing action more pleasant. Available in 5 models with medium, medium-heavy and heavy actions, to cover all sizes of popular bass baits, from the smallest 4g bass through to 65g crankbaits and metal jigs, the Bassterra XT is finished with Fuji Stainless Steel Fazlite guides, custom designed VSS plate and a split EVA grip.</p>

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<p>Superlative rod for edge spinning fishing. Exsence Infinity is Shimano's most advanced bass rod. Selected from the exclusive JDM range, this rod is simply exceptional in every area. Incredibly performing in casting with a wide range of baits, like few other tools, with impeccable response and feedback, making the Exsence Infinity a rod without equal. Are you looking for a latest generation bass fishing rod? A rod that will cast bait to the horizon with ease, that will give you feedback like no other and that will allow you to tackle hard-fighting fish with effortless poise. The Shimano Exsence Infinity is the rod you have always wanted and more. Designed without compromise using some of the most advanced carbon technologies available, Shimano has packed everything possible into this masterpiece. Not only will this rod launch your lures with missile-like speed, but the incredibly responsive construction, including the Carbon Shell Grip and Carbon Monocoque, will come to life in your hands and produce feedback you once thought impossible. The ultimate bass rod can only be made with the most advanced carbon technology and Shimano used all its knowledge to design the Exsence Infinity. The incorporation of Spiral X Core and Hi-Power Carbon into this stunning lightweight blank is further enhanced by the Nanosheet. In this way, during production, the carbon fuses together and a blank with immense reactivity is obtained. A blank that not only launches at incredible distances, but also allows you to perceive what is happening at any moment. To further improve performance, the Monocoque carbon handle, combined with the Shimano Ci4+ Perfection reel seat, offers an optimal combination for maximum feedback. To ensure minimal effect on the action of the rod during casting and maintain maximum line speed, the very light Shimano Titanium X-Guides were used.</p>

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<p><strong>Shimano 25 Grappler Type C &ndash; The evolution of offshore spinning. </strong>Built to meet the toughest demands of saltwater game fishing, the <strong>Shimano 25 Grappler Type C</strong>&nbsp;is a high-performance offshore spinning rod engineered for long-range casting, lure action control, and heavy-duty fish fighting. The <strong>carbon blank reinforced with Spiral X and Hi-Power X</strong> technology delivers exceptional torsional rigidity for precise power transfer and unmatched responsiveness.&nbsp;With its <strong>moderate/progressive action</strong>, this rod is optimized for stickbait and topwater lure presentations, allowing smooth, long casts and accurate control even in windy or choppy conditions. The <strong>sensitive tip</strong> and <strong>responsive backbone</strong> work together to create a well-balanced load curve, ideal for handling fast, powerful runs from pelagic species.&nbsp;Equipped with <strong>Fuji K-Type Alconite guides</strong> and a <strong>Fuji SiC tip</strong>, the rod features a refined guide layout that enhances casting performance and minimizes tangles, especially thanks to the tight spacing near the tip. A sturdy <strong>Fuji DPS reel seat</strong> ensures a firm connection with a wide range of reel sizes, while the <strong>shaped EVA grip</strong> offers comfort and control during extended battles.&nbsp;The Grappler Type C is the go-to choice for anglers seeking a balanced, powerful, and highly responsive spinning rod tailored for serious offshore challenges.</p>