Prepare to go toe-to-toe with the ocean's apex predators with the Shimano Status Bluewater Bent Butt and Tiagra 50WLRS game combo. Purpose-built for the grueling demands of New Zealand's offshore sport fishery, this premium setup is engineered to conquer massive Striped and Blue Marlin, Broadbill Swordfish, and jumbo Southern Bluefin Tuna. When you are strapped in and the drag is screaming, this is the uncompromising, heavy-duty gear you want in your corner.

The heart of this combo is the legendary Shimano Tiagra 50WLRS (Wide Long Range Special). The Tiagra name is synonymous with big game fishing worldwide, renowned for its bomb-proof machined aluminum construction and flawlessly smooth Hydrothermal Drag System. The "WLRS" designation means this reel features a widened spool for immense line capacity, combined with a drag curve calibrated to fish heavier 80lb (37kg) lines on a 50-sized frame. It also features Shimano's push-button two-speed gearing, allowing you to instantly drop into low gear to winch stubborn, deep-sounding fish up from the depths.

Paired flawlessly with the Tiagra is the Shimano Status Bluewater 5'6" game rod. Rated for a heavy 24-37kg line class, this rod is constructed from a potent E-Glass and graphite blend, providing a forgiving tip to absorb vicious head shakes and a phenomenally powerful lower section to turn massive fish. The heavy-duty aluminum bent butt is specifically designed for optimum rod holder clearance and perfect alignment when fighting fish directly from the gunwale or a game chair, minimizing angler fatigue during multi-hour battles.

• Legendary Tiagra 50WLRS Reel: Features a machined aerospace-grade aluminum frame and side plates for absolute rigidity, preventing frame flex under extreme drag pressures.

• Two-Speed Gearing: Seamlessly switch between a high-speed gear (3.1:1) for quickly clearing lines or gaining on a charging fish, and a low-speed gear (1.3:1) for maximum winching power.

• Hydrothermal Drag System: Automatically compensates for heat build-up during long, blistering runs, ensuring drag pressure remains smooth and consistent without binding or spiking.

• Wide Long Range Special (WLRS): Offers the physical footprint and weight of a 50-wide reel, but is engineered with the heavy-duty drag cams to confidently fish 37kg (80lb) lines.

• Status Bent Butt Design: The detachable aluminum bent butt provides the ideal angle for fighting massive fish from a rod holder or game chair, offering superior leverage.

• E-Glass / Graphite Blank: The rod utilizes a composite blank that perfectly balances immense lifting power with the durability required to survive the chaos of a busy cockpit.

• Brand: Shimano

• Product Type: Big Game / Trolling Combo

• Target Species: Marlin, Broadbill Swordfish, Southern Bluefin Tuna

Reel Specifications:

• Model: Tiagra 50WLRS (TI50WLRS)

• Gear Ratio: 3.1:1 (High) / 1.3:1 (Low)

• Max Drag: 20kg (44lbs)

• Bearings: 4 Anti-Rust Bearings (A-RB)

• Weight: Approx. 2.45kg

• Line Capacity (Mono): 36kg / 777m (80lb / 850yds)

Rod Specifications:

• Model: Status Bluewater Bent Butt

• Length: 5'6" (1.68m)

• Line Weight Class: 24-37kg (50-80lb)

• Pieces: 2-Piece (Detachable Butt)

• Butt Type: Aluminum Bent Butt

• Blank Material: E-Glass / Graphite Composite