Gone are the days of "dad" being the fisherman of the house and mum and the kids staying at home. Fishing has become a family past time and Shimano Fishing New Zealand has recognised this and designed a new series of rods in Kidstixs range. 

Features include a blank that is big on toughness, a graphite reel seat, ceramic guides and cosmetics that will have both boy and girl Junior anglers hooked!

SPECIFICATIONS

• Length: 5'
• Pieces: 1
• Line Weight: 4-6kg

The Shimano FX FS series of reels are an entry level spin reel Idealfor those wanting to try their hand at fishing for the first time or for those that want to get their kids In to a healthy pastime. 

Whilst not expensive the FX FS will handle most conditions and tasks ask of It — spinning for trout, salmon or kahawai with hard bodied lures or flicking a bait off the wharf this range of reels has It covered. 

SPECIFICATIONS

• RPC: 71cm
• Bearings: 1
• Max Drag: 6kg
• Mono cap: 4kg / 219m
• Drag type: FD
• Weight: 340g
• Powerpro cap: 6lbs / 242yds
• Gear ratio: 4:6:1