The team at Shimano Fishing NZ have developed a dynamic and versatile series of rods that has been designed to fit directly in to the kiwi market. The Shimano Vortex family features a Power-Carbon blank specially designed to take the knocks, an integrated glass tip so as to retain sensitivity from the bite to the fight and also enhance overall performance without compromise.

These features allow Kiwi anglers to take full advantage of the more traditional bait fishing techniques including the perfect match for the Shimano Baltrunner series, surfcasting options. landbased rock fishing, straylining with overhead reels and deploying baits in to the benthos for hapuku and the like.

FEATURES
- Power-Carbon Blank
- EVA Grip Assembly
- Zipcornia Guides
- Rubber Gimbal
- Graphite Reel Seat

he Speed Master LD II is a new addition to the Shimano conventional lineup.  The new Speed Master LD series has all the capabilities of the Talica II speed reel, but it sits at a better price point to help make the step up from the TLD leveldrag series. 

FEATURES
RPC: 104/56cm cm
Bearings: 4+1
Max Drag: 18 kg
Drag type: CARBON
Weight: 760 g
Power pro cap: 50 lbs / 845 yds
Gear ratio: 5.7:1 & 3.1:1