Shimano Tiagra 50W LRS & Abyss SW 5'6" 2pce 80lb R/T Adjustable Butt Game Combo

Our biggest selling game combo for 2023, the Shimano Tiagra 50W LRS & Abyss SW 5'6" 2pce 80lb R/T Adjustable Butt Game Combo sets the standard for those wanting to top shot over hollowcore to achieve capacity and power from a 80lb setup. The New adjustable butt Abyss rod gives you the ultimate in versatility of fishing style.

Shimano Tiagra 50W LRS Game Reel

The Shimano Tiagra "A" Series reels have been the benchmark for game reel hunters for a number of years. The new "A" series feature a slightly darker, heavier gold anodising, a drilled drag quadrant with a drag curve better suited to New Zealand's conditions and a newly designed Septon power handle.

The heavier anodising makes these reels even more resistant to the ravages of salt water, while the click stop drag quadrant permits more precise drag adjustments. The counterbalanced handle falls easily to hand when striking a fish and makes winding easier during the course of a long fight. It's rubberised "tackiness" combats sweaty palms, which can be a problem during the course of a long fight.

Another major rule of game fishing is that the leverage created by an angler in a chair or stand-up harness with a big marlin, tuna or shark on the end of the line places an enormous amount of pressure on the tackle. That's why Tiagra's one piece frame is machine-cut from an aluminium tube to a thickness of 7mm (the thickest on the market). It's also why Tiagra has a A-RB bearings, heavy duty stainless steel gears and a two speed shifting mechanism where the pinion and drive gears are continuously meshed.

Shimano Tiagra 50W LRS Game Reel Specifications:

• Retrieve Per Crank: 94/38cm
• Bearings: 4
• Max Drag: 20kg
• Mono Capacity: 36 kg / 503m
• Drag Type: LD
• Weight: 2447g
• Gear Ratio: 3.1:1, 1.3:1

Shimano Abyss SW 5'6" 2pce 80lb R/T Adjustable Butt Game Rod

New for 2022 the Abyss SW has been redesigned by the team at Shimano New Zealand to offer anglers a range of offshore rods capable of taming even the largest game fish encountered in the depths of the ocean.

At the heart of the Abyss SW is a T45 blank. Built by rolling graphite tape at a linear 45-degree angle and reinforcing it with two sheets of graphite rolled at opposing angles, the blank of the Abyss SW achieves a significant reduction in weight while maintaining incredible hoop strength and sensitivity.

To compliment this robust construction the Abyss SW game rods utilise only the best components. Heavy-duty Fuji SiC and SiN guides have been used throughout the range to ensure optimal line management even under extreme load. While the grip assembly of the game fishing models has been upgraded to feature an innovative adjustable butt giving anglers the option to fish them in straight or bent butt configurations at the push of a button.

The Abyss SW is set to reinforce its formidable reputation as the go-to choice for experienced offshore game fisherman looking for a reliable tool to get the job done day in day out.

Shimano Abyss SW 5'6" 2pce 80lb R/T Adjustable Butt Game Rod Specifications:

• Item Code: ABY562RT80
• Length: 5'6"
• Pieces: 2
• Line Weight: 80lb
• Grip Type: Neptune Adjustable
• Guide Type:  Fuji Sin
• Reel Seat:  Seaguide
• Blank Type: T45 Graphite