Shimano Status Bluewater Game Rod 5'6" 24-37kg Bent Butt Roller Tip + Shimano Tiagra 80W Reel

Experience the pinnacle of offshore angling with the Shimano Status Bluewater Game Rod 5'6" 24-37kg Bent Butt Roller Tip + Shimano Tiagra 80W Reel combo. This formidable pairing is meticulously engineered for serious deep-sea game fishing, providing the unwavering strength and reliability essential for pursuing formidable species like marlin, tuna, sharks, Bass, Hapuka, and Bluenose. The Shimano Status Bluewater Game Rod, featuring its renowned bent butt design and a robust roller tip, is purpose-built for demanding deepwater scenarios, including effective use with electric reels. Its advanced high-power carbon and E-Glass composite blank delivers exceptional pressure absorption and significant lifting power for battling powerful fish. Complementing this, the Shimano Tiagra 80W game reel sets the benchmark for targeting large offshore species. Crafted from robust aluminium, it ensures extreme strength, durability, and unwavering reliability, all presented with a distinctive gold finish that combines high performance with a premium aesthetic.

• Advanced Blank Construction: Features high-power carbon and E-Glass blank technology, creating a composite blank that excels at withstanding and absorbing the immense pressures of deepwater battles.
• Optimised Leverage: The aluminium bent butt is strategically designed to provide optimum angles for bait deployment and superior leverage when fighting tough deepwater species.
• Line Protection: A robust roller tip minimises line friction and safeguards your line during intense fights, guaranteeing smooth operation under extreme pressure.
• Striking Aesthetic: Presents a black blank, subtle silver flecks, silver and blue bindings, and a distinctive carbon weave.
• Enhanced Saltwater Resistance: Heavier gold anodising provides superior resistance to saltwater corrosion, ensuring exceptional longevity in harsh marine environments.
• Precise Drag Control: The click stop drag quadrant allows for more precise drag adjustments during intense fights, giving anglers fine control over line tension.
• Reduced Angler Fatigue: A counterbalanced handle falls easily to hand when striking a fish and facilitates easier winding during prolonged battles, significantly reducing angler fatigue.
• Improved Grip: Rubberised handle 'tackiness' effectively combats sweaty palms, offering improved grip and comfort even in challenging conditions.
• Exceptional Spool Strength: The Aluminium Cold Forged Spool delivers increased strength and outstanding durability, capable of handling extreme loads.
• Superior Corrosion Protection: Anti-Rust Bearings (A-RB) are at least 10 times more corrosion resistant than standard stainless steel ball bearings, guaranteeing smooth operation for many years.
• Unrivalled Rigidity: A 7mm thick one-piece machine-cut aluminium frame provides superior rigidity and strength, forming a solid foundation for the reel's internal components.
• Reliable Gearing: Heavy-duty stainless steel gears ensure reliable performance and longevity, even under the most strenuous fishing conditions.
• Seamless Gear Changes: The two-speed shifting mechanism, with continuously meshed pinion and drive gears, enables seamless gear changes for quick transitions between high-speed retrieve and low-speed power.

• 1 x Shimano Status Bluewater Fishing Rod
• 1 x Shimano Tiagra Game Reel

This Shimano Status Bluewater Game Rod and Tiagra 80W Reel combo is engineered for the most demanding offshore angling conditions. Its robust construction and advanced features ensure exceptional durability and reliable performance, providing you with the confidence to tackle any challenge the deep sea presents.