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<p>The <strong>Shimano Catana Spinning Telescopic</strong> is designed for mobile lure anglers who require both compact transport and versatile fishing performance. Its telescopic construction significantly reduces the rod's overall transport length, while the <strong>Full Carbon</strong> blank combines low weight, sensitivity and responsiveness for a wide range of artificial lure applications.</p> <p>The <strong>moderate-fast</strong> action has been developed to provide a versatile response across different fishing situations. It offers precise lure presentation and efficient casting performance while maintaining a progressive load during the fight, helping anglers maintain control of the fish. This makes the Catana Telescopic suitable for a wide range of environments, from rivers and lakes to canals, harbours and urban fishing spots.</p> <p>The handle section incorporates <strong>Diaflash</strong> technology, helping to increase resistance to twisting when the blank is placed under heavy load. This contributes to greater stability during casting and while fighting fish, improving power transfer and maintaining precise control when fishing around structures or in confined areas.</p> <p>The rods are equipped with <strong>Fuji Stainless Steel K-Type guides</strong>, designed to provide smooth line flow and reliable line management with both monofilament and braided line. The ergonomic <strong>Shimano VSS-style reel seat</strong> provides secure reel positioning while helping maintain direct contact with the blank for improved control and sensitivity. A traditional <strong>cork handle</strong> completes the design and provides a comfortable grip.</p> <p>The Catana Spinning Telescopic is particularly suited to anglers who move between multiple fishing spots and need to keep their equipment compact without compromising essential spinning performance. Its short collapsed length makes it easy to carry in a backpack, store in a car or take on public transport, making it equally suitable for planned sessions and last-minute fishing opportunities.</p>

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<p>The <strong>Shimano Bassterra XT+ A LRF AJI</strong> is engineered to deliver <strong>highly precise control</strong> when finesse fishing for <strong>horse mackerel, saddled seabream and other coastal species</strong> targeted with micro jig heads and soft lures.</p> <p>Its <strong>High Modulus Full Carbon fast-action blank</strong> combines low weight with a quick response, essential for imparting <strong>precise movements to lightweight lures</strong> and detecting every change in contact during the retrieve. The <strong>ultra-sensitive tip</strong> enhances lure feedback and allows even the lightest bites to be detected quickly, including subtle takes occurring in the mid-water column.</p> <p><strong>Diaflash technology</strong> helps increase blank stability and strength while reducing twisting under load and during casting. This improved torsional control provides a <strong>more direct transfer of movement to the lure</strong> and greater accuracy throughout the presentation, while the lower section retains the power required for <strong>hook sets and fish control</strong>.</p> <p><strong>Low overall weight and carefully optimized balance</strong> make the Bassterra XT+ A LRF AJI particularly effective during sessions requiring <strong>repeated casting, subtle lure manipulation and maximum sensitivity</strong>.</p> <p>The rod is equipped with <strong>Fuji Fazlite stainless steel guides</strong>, designed for saltwater use and suitable for small-diameter braided lines and monofilament. The <strong>Fuji TVS reel seat</strong> provides a secure grip and excellent sensitivity transmission, while the <strong>split EVA handle</strong> delivers a stable and comfortable hold.</p> <p>The <strong>Bassterra XT+ A LRF AJI is a specialist rod</strong> designed to turn low weight and sensitivity into <strong>precise performance</strong>, giving anglers the control required for modern AJI techniques and micro-lure presentations.</p>

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<p><strong>Shimano Bassterra XT+ A Shore Jigging &ndash; Long-Range Casting Meets Power</strong></p> <p>When the fish are holding beyond conventional casting range, the <strong>Shimano Bassterra XT+ A Shore Jigging</strong> provides the combination of distance, lure control and power required for modern shore jigging. Designed to cast metal jigs and larger artificial lures over long distances, it delivers a responsive and highly controlled performance throughout the retrieve.</p> <p>At the heart of the rod is the combination of a <strong>moderate-fast action</strong> and a <strong>High Modulus Full Carbon blank reinforced with Diaflash technology</strong>. This construction allows the blank to load efficiently during the cast and recover quickly, generating high tip speed and helping anglers achieve long, accurate casts.</p> <p>This is particularly valuable when fishing <strong>metal jigs</strong>, where reaching distant feeding areas can significantly increase the amount of productive water available. Once the lure is in the strike zone, the responsive tip provides the control needed to impart fast, dynamic horizontal movements and effectively work the lure throughout the retrieve.</p> <p>The moderate-fast action also makes the rod highly versatile with <strong>large minnows and topwater lures</strong>, allowing anglers to adapt to different coastal spinning situations without changing equipment. During the fight, the blank combines responsiveness with progressive power absorption, while the lower section provides the strength needed to control hard-fighting fish.</p> <p>The <strong>High Modulus Full Carbon construction with Diaflash reinforcement</strong> enhances blank stability and load-handling capability, creating a balanced combination of responsiveness and durability. This makes the rod well suited to demanding environments such as rocky coastlines, reefs and areas with strong currents or underwater structure.</p> <p>The Bassterra XT+ A Shore Jigging is equally capable <strong>from a boat</strong>, where its casting performance and ability to handle larger lures make it a useful tool for covering large areas of water and targeting fast pelagic species such as bonito.</p> <p>The rod is equipped with <strong>Fuji K-Type Alconite stainless-steel guides</strong>, providing smooth line flow and dependable performance during powerful casts. A <strong>Fuji VSS reel seat</strong> provides a secure connection between reel and rod, while the <strong>split EVA handle</strong> combines comfort, grip and reduced overall weight.</p> <p><strong>Long-range casting, fast lure response and powerful fish control:</strong> the Shimano Bassterra XT+ A Shore Jigging is built for anglers who want to extend their reach and maximise their performance along the coast.</p>

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<p>The Shimano Ocea Plugger Flex Drive is a spinning rod for large pelagic species, using plugs, stick baits or popper baits, with a more progressive action than most Ocea rods, this extraordinary range proves to be truly perfect when tackling hard-fighting fish, as the blank reacts instantly to increased force with a reassuring combination of flex and power. In extreme situations, the power hidden in the handle section allows you to maintain total control and inspires confidence when it is needed most. Long distance casting performance is maintained throughout the range and the advanced blank progression maximizes the action of the lure, especially when working with strength and speed.</p>