Saltwater Game Combos

Shimano Status Bluewater Stand Up 37kg Rod - 

Status Bluewater range is now a combination of the Status bent butt and Tiagra rods - moulded into one series.

Featuring powerful e-glass/carbon construction these rods have extreme strength, whilst still maintaining comfortable feel and as such a perfect for both fishing electic reels and tiagra or talica reels. Straight butts feature slick carbon butts, with aftco roller tips and the bent butts feature pac bay bent butts.

• Model - sbw56g37rt
• Description - status bluewater game roller tip
• Length (ft) - 5' 6"
• Pieces - 1 
• Line wt pe, lb (kg) - 37
• Lure wt.G (oz) - 
• Blank - carbon slick butt
• Butt assembly - alps custom carbon butt
• Guide - pac bay / aftco r/ tip

Shimano Tiagra Ti80w Reel - 

With a hydrothermal drag and pre.Lubricated drag washer impervious to salt water, tiagra reels remain in control of the biggest, fastest game fish on the planet.

The single piece aircraft aluminium frame is machine cut so it won't distort under pressure of a big fish, the heavy duty stainless steel two

Speed gears are continuously meshed, and at 89 db, the ratchet is loud enough to wake the sleepiest crew.....

• Model - trti80w
• Description - tiagra 80wa
• Mono cap (kg/m) - 37/820
• Capacity dia (mm-m) - 0.86/820
• Capacity power pro (lb/yard) - 100/2445
• Gear ratio - 2.5:1, 1.3:1
• Retrieve per crank (cm) - 94/48
• Bearings - 4
• Drag power (kg) - 24
• Drag type - ld
• Weight (g) - 3266

THE REEL

The Okuma Makaira MK80W-2 Gold reel is delivered with dual drag cams to suit your fishing style. Advanced, unique and with numerous patents to its credit, Makaira provides uncompromised excellence within every aspect of its design, construction and performance. This reel will meet the demands of big game fishing worldwide, the Okuma Makaira series sets a standard that will advance the ability and redefine the expectations of tournament crews, long-range anglers and private boaters.

Do you think you can hold onto 45kg of drag?

Reel Features:

• 6061-T6 machined aluminium frame with forged side plates
• Proprietary hybrid corrosion resistant stainless steel gearing
• Helical cut gears for extreme smoothness and gear meshing
• Makaira reels all feature two-speed gearing systems
• Gold anodised two-speed gear shifter housing
• Cold forged, Type-II anodised, machined aluminium spool
• CRC: Corrosion Resistant Coating process
• Patented spool pin system for use with braided or mono lines
• Carbonite Dual Force drag system featuring Cal’s universal drag grease
• Custom designed thrust bearing: Alleviates side load on heavy drag settings
• 4-pcs ABEC-5 precision Sapporo stainless steel rubber sealed ball bearings
• MK-80WII features 6-pcs of Sapporo ball bearings
• Double-dog, proprietary silent anti-reverse system
• Ratcheting drag lever and drag cam for precise drag setting
• Patented T-Bar handle with Easy Roll graphite insert on all models
• Heavy duty stainless steel ratcheting clicker system
• Heavy duty, precision stainless steel drive and spool shafts
• Type-II gold anodised frame, side plates, spool, drag lever and handle
• Machined thumb rest on rear cross bar for improved ergonomics
• Forged aluminium full hard anodised reel foot and reel clamp
• Machine-etched marlin logo on left side plate
• Precision placement of drain holes maximises water removal from reel
• Special screw ports around side plate screws reduces water/corrosion build-up

Reel Specifications:

• Gear ratio: 3.1:1.7:1
• Bearings: 6BB + 1TB
• Weight: 116oz
• Line retrieve (in): 45.7/20.5
• Frame style: Crossbar
• Mono line capacity (mm): 1000/80 (0.90), 850/100 (1.0), 660/130 (1.12)
• Max drag at strike with freespool: 70lb
• Max drag at full with freespool: 100lb

THE ROD

Okuma PCH Custom Trolling Rod features durable 24-ton carbon and E-Glass constructed rod blanks

Features:

• Durable E-Glass material
• Aluminium ALPS reel seats

Specifications:

• Length: 5ft 10in
• Line rating: 37kg
• Pieces: 1

The Shimano TLD 50 LRS Two Speed & Backbone 24KG Roller Tip is a well-balanced combo especially matched for game fishing. It features the versatile Shimano TLD 50 reel built tough to take on the big fish. It's paired with the heavy-duty Backbone rod with roller tip. So if you're out for the big ones, this combo's the one for you. Get your game on!

The Reel
The Shimano TLD 50 LRS 2-Speed Reel is one of the most reliable reels on the market that’s great for trolling live bait, sub-surface bibbed lures, game lures for kingfish or even targeting bluenose, hapuka and bass. The Shimano's composite XT-7 frame material gives this reel a modern look and eliminates body 'twist'. Once hooked up and in the heat of the battle, the 2-speed feature allows you to select a high or low ratio mid-fight to subdue even the most stubborn of reef dwellers. So gear up and let the Shimano TLD50 LRS 2 Speed Reel give you the best fishing adventure of your life.

The Rod
The Shimano Backbone Roller Tip Game Rod continues Shimano's dedication to producing superb quality rods at a genuinely reasonable price. It's a heavy duty rod built on Carbon blanks, finished with top quality SEA guides and bindings. Solid and reliable.

Reel Features:

• Lightweight graphite frame
• Stainless steel ball bearings
• One-touch two-speed shifting
• LRS (Long Range Special) drag

Reel Specifications:

• Retrieve per crank: 97/38 cm
• Bearings: 4
• Max drag: 19 kg
• Mono cap: 23 kg / 640 m
• Drag type: LD
• Weight: 1624 g
• Power Pro cap: 80 lbs / 1005 yds
• Gear ratio: 3.5:1 (high), 1.4:1 (low)

Rod Features:

• Carbon blanks
• Top quality SEA guides
• Pieces: 1
• Length: 5ft 7in
• Line weight: 24kg
• Blank: Carbon
• Butt assembly: Full length EVA
• Guide: SEA/PAC Bay

The TLD50 LRS two-speed reel is one of the most reliable reels on the market - solid proven construction that are cross purposed in application - whether its using monofilament lines and trolling live bait, sub surface bibbed lures or game lures for kingfish, tuna or marlin. 

Or as a deep water puka reel loaded with braid the TLD50 2 speed will take the punishment. Shimano's composite XT-7 frame material gives The TLD 2-Speed family of reels a modern look and eliminates body 'twist'.

The 2-speed feature allows the angler to select a high or low ratio mid-fight to subdue even the most powerful fish.

Specifications:

Bearings 4
Max Drag 19 kg
Capacity Mono 36 kg / 402 m
Weight 1624 g
Capacity Braid 80 lbs / 1005 yds
Gear Ratio 3.5:1, 1.4:1

The Rod - 

This rod range has been designed to fit directly in to the kiwi market, and features a Power-Carbon blank specially designed to take the knocks. With an integrated glass tip, so as to retain sensitivity from the bite to the fight and also enhance overall performance without compromise.

These features within this versatile rod range enable Kiwi anglers to take full advantage of the many traditional bait fishing techniques including straylining bottom fishing and livebaiting and are the perfect match for many size fixed and free spool reels and line weights. Simply the Shimano Vortex rod range has been designed by kiwi anglers for kiwi anglers!

Rod Specs:

Pieces: 1
Line weight: 24-37 kg
Blank type: POWER-CARBON
Grip Assembly: EVA
Lenght: 1.73 m / 5'6" ft
Guide type: ZIRCONIA GUIDES 
Action: MEDIUM
Gimble Type: ALLOY GIMBAL
Reel seat: ALLOY  

Status Bluewater range is now a combination of the Status bent butt and Tiagra rods - moulded into one series.

Featuring powerful e-glass/carbon construction these rods have extreme strength whilst still maintaining comfortable feel and as such a perfect for both fishing electric reels and tiagra or talica reels. Straight butts feature slick carbon butts with aftco roller tips and the bent butts feature pac bay bent butts.

• Model - Sbw510ddm3050
• Description - Status Bluewater detach bent butt
• Length (ft) - 5' 10"
• Pieces - 2
• Line wt pe lb (kg) - 30-50lb 
• Lure wt.G (oz) - 
• Blank - Graphite e glass
• Butt assembly - Pac bay bent butt
• Guide - Pac bay

Speedmaster 20ld 2 Speed Reel -

The speedmaster LD is a new addition to the shimano conventinal lever drag line up, the design brief was for a reel to sit just below the talica in strength and performance.

Designed as a durable, castable 2-speed lever drag reel, perfect for fishing either mono or braid, whilst slow trolling livebaits or deep dropping baits. In the hand the new speed master ld feels tough, yet has finesse in operation often found in smaller reels.

• Mono cap (kg/m) - 50lb / 260yd
• Capacity dia (mm-m) - n/a
• Capacity power pro (lb/yard) - 80lb / 275yd 
• Gear ratio - 5.2:1 - 2.3:1
• Retrieve per crank (cm) - 132cm / 58cm
• Bearings - 4
• Drag power (kg) - 20kg 
• Drag type - Carbon
• Weight (g) - 980g

Shimano TLD25 Lever Drag Reel - 

Be impressed with the rugged reliability of the shimano tld 25 lever drag and vortex overhead boat combo. It combines the versatile shimano tld 25 lever drag reel with the shimano vortex overhead boat rod so you can have a dynamic combo perfect for a wide range of fishing situations.

Shimano tld25 lever drag reel features:

• Strong graphite frame and sideplate
• Aluminium spool
• Rod clamp
• Barrel handle grip
• A-rb (anti-rust bearings)
• Clicker
• Counter balanced handle
• Approved for use in saltwater
• Rated for use with mono, fluorocarbon and powerpro lines
• Famous lever drag system for quick adjustments
• Smooth titanium drag
• Ideal for monster snapper, kingies, puka and other heavy weight boat fishing

Shimano Tld25 Lever Drag Reel Specs:

• Retrieve per crank: 81cm
• Bearings: 4
• Max drag: 10kg
• Mono capacity: 14kg/548m
• Drag type: ld
• Weight: 695g
• Powerpro capacity: 50lbs/1015yds
• Gear ratio: 3.6:1

Vortex 15-24kg 5ft7 rod - 

Shimano vortex overhead boat rod features:

• Power-carbon blank for durability
• Integrated glass tip for sensitivity
• Built for nz fishing conditions

Shimano Vortex Overhead Boat Rod Specifications:

• Pieces: 1
• Line weight: 15-24kg
• Blank type: power-carbon
• Grip assembly: eva
• Length: 1.77 m / 5'7" ft
• Guide type: zirconia guides
• Action: medium-fast
• Gimbal type: alloy gimbal
• Reel seat: alloy