Saltwater Overhead Boat Rods

This series was designed to meet the expectations and demands of the Kiwi angler: tough, durable with crisp actions and delivered at an affordable price that the everyday man can afford.  All of this has been incorporated into our most successful and longest standing rod series to date.  New cosmetics and new models are always being added to keep this series at the fore front of leading design.

This series was designed to meet the expectations and demands of the Kiwi angler: tough, durable with crisp actions and delivered at an affordable price that the everyday man can afford.  All of this has been incorporated into our most successful and longest standing rod series to date.  New cosmetics and new models are always being added to keep this series at the fore front of leading design.

The tried and tested 40 tonne nano-carbon blank is often described as one the best value high performance rods on the market. The incredibly sensitivity nature of the Toray blank coupled with either Fuji or Alps hardware make these battle ready and incredibly nice rod to fish with. Every rod has been designed in New Zealand for a specific style of fishing whether it be  straylining in the far north or flicking eggs at the canals in Twizel, you can’t look past the nanomatrix rod range!

Straylining is the name of the game with this seven foot casting rod. A great rod that suits larger spinning reels. The Shimano Aquatip range is Fish City's entry-level rod range,  it's incredibly good value for money and suited to a wide range of applications.The Aquatip range is a comprehensive selection of rods, ranging from Trout spin to light game and surf. Within this range there is no doubt you'll find a rod to suit your preferred fishing style.

Rod specs:

• Pieces: 1
• Line Weight: 6-10kg
• Blank Type: Integrated
• Grip Assembly: Eva
• Length: 6ft 6in
• Guide Type: Ceramic
• Action: Fast
• Gimbal Type: Graphite
• Reel Seat: Graphite

The Spartan rod series delivers a range of technique specific actions that outcast, outperform and outclass all others. With increased torsional stiffness Spartan rods are able to resist blank twist during casting & jigging applications, ensuring that every action is transmitted efficiently through the blank to prevent energy loss. This results in a more responsive action with increased feedback, while providing maximum comfort and control to the angler. Spartan rods feature HVF Nanoplus blanks, 3DX carbon to increase lifting power and V-Joint to increase joint strength. Equipped with Fuji stainless steel SiC guides, Fuji reel seats, and high-density EVA grips.

• Model - Spartan B54-6/8
• Type - Overhead
• Action - Ex Heavy
• Taper - Regular
• Rating - 200-450g
• Length - 163cm
• Line - PE 6/8
• Sections - 1

The Spartan rod series delivers a range of technique specific actions that outcast, outperform and outclass all others. With increased torsional stiffness Spartan rods are able to resist blank twist during casting & jigging applications, ensuring that every action is transmitted efficiently through the blank to prevent energy loss. This results in a more responsive action with increased feedback, while providing maximum comfort and control to the angler. Spartan rods feature HVF Nanoplus blanks, 3DX carbon to increase lifting power and V-Joint to increase joint strength. Equipped with Fuji stainless steel SiC guides, Fuji reel seats, and high-density EVA grips.

• Model - Spartan B55-4/6
• Type - Overhead
• Action - Heavy
• Taper - Regular
• Rating - 150-350g
• Length - 165cm
• Line - PE 4/6
• Sections - 1

It's a heavy duty rod built on Carbon blanks, finished with top quality SEA guides and bindings. Solid and reliable.

• Carbon blanks
• Top quality SEA guides
• Pieces: 1
• Length: 6ft 6in
• Line weight: 10-15kg
• Blank: Carbon
• Butt assembly: Full length EVA
• Guide: SEA guide

The new backbone rods are now stronger than ever, with higher quality blanks, good quality componentry and slick new design that is bound to please. One of the biggest selling rods in the Shimano range, there are multiple options with in the backbone range to suit the most discerning anglers.

Specs -

Length: 5'5" / 1.65m

Pieces: 1

Line Wt. (kg): 24-37

Lure Weight: 400gm

Blank Type: Graphite/Glass

Grip Assembly: Eva

Guide Type: Sea Guide

Action: Moderate/Fast

Gimbal type: Alloy

Reel Seat: Fuji

The famous and distinctive pink fibre glass tip provides sensitivity for casting and bite detection then folds away during the fight to leave the Graphite Powerbutt in control. By blending the two materials with a special process known as Balanced Molecular Construction we have given anglers the advantages of power, control and sensitivity. Jellytip rods have given thousands of Kiwi anglers a new fishing experience and also been used to set a number of NZ fishing records. Features - Quality overhead guides 1.99m (6'6") blank is rated for 8-10kg mono or PE braid Kilwell Limited Lifetime Warranty.

Catch Pilchards and other great live baits the easy way! These Sabiki rods are specially designed to allow sabiki live bait rigs to slide inside the hollowrod, minimising tangles and wasted sabiki rigs. All live bait anglers will benefit from keeping one on board, rigged and ready to deploy at a moments notice Features E-Glass construction 2 piece construction Suits any reel Specs Type: Sabiki bait fishing Pieces: 2 Length: 7ft Action: Medium Taper: Regular Line Weight: N/A

The Tournament Concept series of rods are built using Okuma's patented Unidirectional Fibre Reinforcement technology. These rods, designed for Kiwi anglers by the team at Composite Developments, are manufactured using a patented process with an outer layer of longitudinal fibres around the rod blank to significantly increase strength and power in the tip section. This offers lifting power and strength up to four times conventional graphite rods. There is a rod in the range for almost every method and style of fishing, they are durable, powerful and can by fished by all anglers with confidence

Specs - Section - 1 Length - 7'0 Category - MED HEAVY Line Weight - 10-15KG

The Tournament Concept rods, designed for Kiwi anglers by the team at Composite Developments, are manufactured using a patented process with an outer layer of longitudinal fibres around the rod blank to significantly increase strength and power in the tip section. This offers lifting power and strength up to four times conventional graphite rods. There is a rod in the range for almost every method and style of fishing, they are durable, powerful and can by fished by all anglers with confidence.

Rod Features:

Patented Unidirectional Fibre Reinforcement technology

Built tough enough to fight big fish and last you many seasons

Significantly increased strength and power in the tip section

Lifting power and strength up to four times conventional graphite rods

Rod Specifications:

Type: Overhead

Pieces: 1

Length: 5ft 3in

Rating: 200-300G

The Tournament Concept rods, designed for Kiwi anglers by the team at Composite Developments, are manufactured using a patented process with an outer layer of longitudinal fibres around the rod blank to significantly increase strength and power in the tip section. This offers lifting power and strength up to four times conventional graphite rods. There is a rod in the range for almost every method and style of fishing, they are durable, powerful and can by fished by all anglers with confidence. This is a great option for stand up game fishing for monster fish!

SPECS:

Action: Medium

Length: 5'8"

Line Weight: 15-24kg

Construction: 1 pc, Straight Butt, guides + roller tip

The Tournament Concept rods, designed for Kiwi anglers by the team at Composite Developments, are manufactured using a patented process with an outer layer of longitudinal fibres around the rod blank to significantly increase strength and power in the tip section. This offers lifting power and strength up to four times conventional graphite rods. There is a rod in the range for almost every method and style of fishing, they are durable, powerful and can by fished by all anglers with confidence. Okuma Tournament Concept Rod Features: Patented Unidirectional Fibre Reinforcement technology Built tough enough to fight big fish and last you many seasons Significantly increased strength and power in the tip section Lifting power and strength up to four times conventional graphite rods

Okuma Tournament Concept Rod Specifications:

Type: Heavy Casting

Pieces: 1

Length: 6ft

Rating: 15-24kg

The Tournament Concept rods, designed for Kiwi anglers by the team at Composite Developments, are manufactured using a patented process with an outer layer of longitudinal fibres around the rod blank to significantly increase strength and power in the tip section. This offers lifting power and strength up to four times conventional graphite rods. There is a rod in the range for almost every method and style of fishing, they are durable, powerful and can by fished by all anglers with confidence. Okuma Tournament Concept Rod Features: Patented Unidirectional Fibre Reinforcement technology Built tough enough to fight big fish and last you many seasons Significantly increased strength and power in the tip section Lifting power and strength up to four times conventional graphite rods.

Okuma Tournament Concept Rod Specifications:

Type: Medium

Cast Slow Jig Pieces: 1

Length: 6ft 3in

Rating: 80-150g

The team at Shimano Fishing NZ have developed a dynamic and versatile series of rods that has been designed to tackle harsh New Zealand fishing conditions. The Shimano Vortex Overhead Jig Rod features a Power-Carbon blank specially designed to take the knocks, an integrated glass tip so as to retain sensitivity throughout all stages of fishing and also enhance overall performance without compromise.

Shimano Vortex Overhead Jig Rod Features:

Power-Carbon blank for durability.

Integrated glass tip for sensitivity.

Built for NZ fishing conditions.

Shimano Vortex Spin Jig Rod Specifications:

Pieces: 1

Line weight: 30-50lb

Blank type: Power-Carbon

Grip assembly: EVA

Length: 5ft 5in

Guide type: Zirconia Guides

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: 8-10 kg
Blank type: POWER-CARBON
Grip Assembly: EVA
Lenght: 177 m / 5'10" ft
Guide type: ZIRCONIA GUIDES
Action: MEDIUM-FAST
Gimble Type: RUBBER CAP
Reel seat: GRAPHITE

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: 8-10 kg
Blank type: POWER-CARBON
Grip Assembly: EVA
Lenght: 177 m / 5'10" ft
Guide type: ZIRCONIA GUIDES
Action: MEDIUM-FAST
Gimble Type: RUBBER CAP
Reel seat: GRAPHITE
 
 
 

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  

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!

Features:

MODEL - VTX57BT1524NZ

DESCRIPTION - VORTEX O/H BOAT

LENGTH (FT) - 5' 7"

PIECES - 1

LINE WT (KG) - 15-24

BLANK - E-GLASS

BUTT ASSEMBLY - FULL LENGTH EVA

GUIDE - SEA GUIDE

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: 10-15 kg
Blank type: POWER-CARBON
Grip Assembly: EVA
Lenght: 1.77 m / 5'10" ft
Guide type: ZIRCONIA GUIDES
Action: MEDIUM-FAST
Gimble Type: RUBBER CAP
Reel seat: GRAPHITE

New for 2014 and developed by the team at Shimano Fishing NZ is the dynamic and versatile series of rods know as Vortex.

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, 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.

Basically the Shimano Vortex rod range has been designed by kiwi fishos for kiwi fishos.

Rod Specs:

Pieces: 1
Line weight: 10-20 lb
Blank type: POWER-CARBON
Grip Assembly: EVA
Lenght: 2.01m / 6'6" ft
Guide type: ZIRCONIA GUIDES
Action: MEDIUM-FAST
Gimble Type:  RUBBER GIMBAL
Reel seat: GRAPHITE

ONE OF SHIMANO'S MOST POPULAR ROD SERIES, IS BACK WITH A FRESH NEW LOOKAND FEEL.

Shadow X has had a re-design to meet angler expectations of the latest technology at varying price points. Now built on the vastly stronger T45 blank, whilst still achieving the same crisp actions and incorporating bench mark Fuji guides and reel seats. There is a rod for everyone in this quiver, from canal to surf fishing.

Features:

MODEL - SDX702C46

DESCRIPTION - SHADOW X CAST

LENGTH (FT) - 7'

PIECES - 2

LINE WT (KG) - 4-6kg

LURE WT. OZ (G) - 10-30g

BLANK - T45

BUTT ASSEMBLY - EVA

GUIDE - FUJI

Shimano Shadow X Rod is made with high quality components without the premium price tag. It features Nano Graphite blank for durability and custom EVA grip for a more comfortable hold. Additionally, fitted with Fuji reel seats, Fuji rubber gimbals and the new Fuji MNOG guides - components normally found exclusively in expensive rods!

Shimano Shadow X Rod Features:

Nano graphite blank

Custom EVA grip

Fuji Reel Seats

Fuji Rubber Gimbals

New Fuji MNOG Guides

Shimano Shadow X Nano Rod Specifications:

Type: Overhead

Pieces: 1

Length: 2.13m (7ft)

Line Weight: 6-10kg

Blank Type: Nano Graphite

Grip Assembly: Custom EVA

Guide Type: Fuji MNOG

Action: X-Fast

Gimbal Type: Fuji

Reel Seat: Fuji

ONE OF SHIMANO'S MOST POPULAR ROD SERIES, IS BACK WITH A FRESH NEW LOOKAND FEEL.

One of Shimano's most popular rods series. Shadow X has had a re-design to meet angler expectations of the latest technology at varying price points. Now built on the vastly stronger T45 blank, whilst still achieving the same crisp actions and incorporating bench mark Fuji guides and reel seats. There is a rod for everyone in this quiver, from canal to surf fishing. 

This specific rod is ideal for all general heavier snapper and kingfish like fishing. Great rod for the west coast, Raglan and Kawhia fishos too! Ideally paired with a reel such as the Talica 12, TLD or Tyrnos.

Specifications:

MODEL - SDX631OH1015

DESCRIPTION - SHADOW X

O/H LENGTH (FT) - 6' 3"

PIECES - 1

LINE WT (KG) - 10-15

BLANK - T45

BUTT ASSEMBLY - EVA

GUIDE - FUJI