Saltwater Soft-Bait Rods

The Shimano Aquatip range is an 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. From spinning softbaits to light straylining and general fishing this Snapper spin rod will impress with its extreme toughness and durability!

Features:

• Pieces: 2
• Line Weight: 6-8 kg
• Blank Type: Graphite
• Grip Assembly: EVA
• Length: 2.22 m / 7'3"
• Guide Type: Ceramic
• Gimbal Type: Rubber Gimbal
• Reel Seat: Graphite

The Rod:

Okuma Azaki Rod is designed to match Azaki spinning reels. Features 24T carbon construction with EPC process, 3 split EVA & cork handle, and SIC guides silver frame.

Features:

• 24T Carbon EPC process
• Same blank as Altera
• 3 split handle EVA & Cork
• SIC guides silver frame
• Graphite screw down reel seat with cushions
• Designed to match Azaki spinning reels
• Supplied with a quality rod bag

Specifications:

• Power: Medium
• Rod Length: 2.13m
• 2-pcs
• Line Weight: 10-30g
• Foregrip length: 40mm
• Reargrip length: 270mm
• Weight: 108g

The Shimano Lipstix Softbait Spinning Rod sports a responsive and functional design that will suit your softbaiting needs. Fish with ease and comfort with this lightweight, crisp, and responsive rod.

SPECS:

• Asian guides
• EVA grips
• Fibreglass blank
• Pieces: 2
• Length: 7ft
• Rating: 4-7kg

The new 2020 Shimano Blackout series features a sleek design. The T45 blank technology has created a strong, powerful and crisp action with superb sensitivity, coupled with the Win grip technology providing ultimate comfort.

Specifications - 

Pieces - 2

Line Weight - 10-20lb

Lure Weight - 10-35g

The new 2020 Shimano Blackout series features a sleek design. The T45 blank technology has created a strong, powerful and crisp action with superb sensitivity, coupled with the Win grip technology providing ultimate comfort.

Specifications - 

Pieces - 2

Line Weight - 6-15lb

Lure Weight - 7-28g

The new 2020 TD Hyper range takes value and performance to the next level courtesy of new Air Sensor (SVF Carbon) reel seats, a revised grip design, and a new grey cosmetic. Light, powerful, and designed for ultimate strength and performance this is the spinning and baitcast series that delivers unrivalled value.

At the very core of the TD Hyper is Daiwa's HVF Nanoplus technology. HVF Nanoplus combines precise resin control with unidirectional graphite fibre to produce a blank with maximum graphite density and a light responsive action. Blank performance is further enhanced courtesy of X45, by eliminating twist and preventing the blank from losing its round form, X45 allows a lighter a small diameter blank to be made, and lighter more dynamic rod to be created.

Lightweight Fuji Concept O guides help the blank to maintain its action, while Fuji Aluminium Oxide inserts provide superior casting performance and line management. Next generation comfort and control is delivered through new ergonomically designed grips and the integration of Air Sensor reel seats. This results in reduced weight while maximising balance, feel, and sensitivity.

Combining Daiwa advanced blank design with outstanding value the TD Hyper series is built to perform.

Specs - 

Model - 20 TD HYPER 762MHFB

Action - Heavy

Cast Weight - 7-28g

Length - 7'6"/229cm

Recommended Line - 5-10kg

Section - 2

Type - Baitcast

SKU - DAFOPN209XXXXX

Innovation and performance of a budget. The new 20 Legalis brings high-end blank innovation together with value driven componentry to offer anglers a light tackle rod range that delivers on a budget.

Highly responsive, the Legalis' crisp action is achieved through a combination of a lightweight graphite material combined with Braiding X. Braiding X technology further enhances rod performance by increasing wall strength and reducing blank twist. By eliminating twist and preventing the blank from losing its round form, Braiding X allows thinner blank to be made, and a lighter, more dynamic rod to be created.

Quality Fuji stainless steel Concept O guides provides reliable casting performance and effective line management. A Daiwa Surround Hold reel seat maximizes balance and sensitivity, while high-density EVA split grips bring in-hand comfort and control.

Available in a stunning new cosmetic with a range of tapers to suit a wide variety of in-shore and light tackle fishing applications.

Specs - 

• MODEL - LEGALIS 762MHFS
• ACTION - Med.Heavy
• CASTWEIGHT - 2-14g
• LENGTH - 7'6"/229cm
• RECOMMENDED LINE - 4-8kg
• SECTION - 2
• TYPE - Spin

Innovation and performance of a budget. The new 20 Legalis brings high-end blank innovation together with value driven componentry to offer anglers a light tackle rod range that delivers on a budget.

Highly responsive, the Legalis' crisp action is achieved through a combination of a lightweight graphite material combined with Braiding X. Braiding X technology further enhances rod performance by increasing wall strength and reducing blank twist. By eliminating twist and preventing the blank from losing its round form, Braiding X allows thinner blank to be made, and a lighter, more dynamic rod to be created.

Quality Fuji stainless steel Concept O guides provides reliable casting performance and effective line management. A Daiwa Surround Hold reel seat maximizes balance and sensitivity, while high-density EVA split grips bring in-hand comfort and control.

Available in a stunning new cosmetic with a range of tapers to suit a wide variety of in-shore and light tackle fishing applications.

Specs - 

• MODEL - LEGALIS 862LFS
• ACTION - Med.Light
• CASTWEIGHT - 2-12g
• LENGTH - 8’6”/259cm
• RECOMMENDED LINE - 2-5kg
• SECTION - 2 
• TYPE - Spin

Brand New From Shimano

With its enhanced features, the Lunamis series is here to offer a new better performance for better shore game fishing. The new "Muscle Carbon" reduces the weight and adds high sensitivity of blank. The Ci4+ material, developed by Shimano, has been used as a reelseat, which along with the titanium Fuji Torzid guides create this "no weight", but a powerful weapon.

Specifications:

• Pieces 2
• Line Wt Pe 0.8-2
• Lure Wt 7-35g
• Blank Type Spiral-X Core & Hight Power X
• Grip Assembly CUSTOM EVA
• Guide Type XGuide/Fuji

The new Shimano Energy Concept Jig Rods are built from the ground up by the Shimano Fishing NZ development team to give you a rod like no other.

Built with no compromise on quality this rod is made with a SVX2 carbon-graphite blank Fuji guides and reel seat. It also features a highly sensitive tip for working lures and stick baits low down grunt for lifting power on heavier fish quality components and stunning looks.

The best part? Overall the Energy Concept range will perform day in and day out without fail!

Specs:
ENERGY CONCEPT 6’4″ 1PCE
INSHORE JIG SPIN
PE2/3 ROD 80/200GM

The CD Extrasense is often renowned by customers as being the most sensitive rod they have ever owned “You can feel a fish fart with the rod”some say. The sensitivity comes from the simplicity of design with low profile Alps guides, minimalistic grips and a superlight weight Alps reel seat. But what really sets this rod apart is the 46 Ton carbon blank. Not only is it light weight but is super responsive making it incredible easy to pick bite detection and set the hook. The durability of the 46T carbon gives this rod an incredible backbone that constantly works for the angler and provides plenty of grunt to turn a fish. Watching the rod double over on a fish is art and science at its best, everything about its parabolic and crisp nature makes it a pleasure to fish. 

This CDs Softbait Spinning Rod is ideal for heavy softbaiting and made with high quality components. Designed for sensitivity and lightweight accuracy.

Features:

• Designed for sensitivity and lightweight accuracy
• Graphite rod
• ALPS reel seat
• S-6 ALPS marine-grade stainless steel guides and tops
• Length: 7ft 3in
• Line weight: 6-10kg
• Pieces: 2

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!

Specs - 

Style: Dropshot Spin
Line Weight: 6-10kg
Pieces: 2
Rod Length: 7'

The new 2020 Shimano Blackout series features a sleek design. The T45 blank technology has created a strong, powerful and crisp action with superb sensitivity, coupled with the Win grip technology providing ultimate comfort.

Specifications - 

Pieces - 2

Line Weight - 10-20lb

Lure Weight - 40-150g

The new 2020 Shimano Blackout series features a sleek design. The T45 blank technology has created a strong, powerful and crisp action with superb sensitivity, coupled with the Win grip technology providing ultimate comfort.

Specifications - 

Pieces - 2

Line Weight - 15-30lb

Lure Weight - 40-70g

The new 2020 Shimano Blackout series features a sleek design. The T45 blank technology has created a strong, powerful and crisp action with superb sensitivity, coupled with the Win grip technology providing ultimate comfort.

Specifications - 

Pieces - 2

Line Weight - 6-15lb

Lure Weight - 7-28g

Zodias has been designed and built to give the angler a crisp and responsive rod that delivers incredible casting distance and accuracy. Utilising Shimano's Hi-Power X construction allowing you to efficiently and easily transfer more energy through the rod. The crisp, lightweight blank delivers every vibration directly to the angler via the new Full Carbon Monocoque butt.

Specs  - 

• Line Weight - 5-10lb
• Lure Weight - 5-15g
• Blank Type - Hi-Power X
• Guide Type - Fuji
• Reel Seat - Ci4+

Zodias has been designed and built to give the angler a crisp and responsive rod that delivers incredible casting distance and accuracy. Utilising Shimano's Hi-Power X construction allowing you to efficiently and easily transfer more energy through the rod. The crisp, lightweight blank delivers every vibration directly to the angler via the new Full Carbon Monocoque butt.

Specs  - 

• Line Weight - 6-12lb
• Lure Weight - 7-21g
• Blank Type - Hi-Power X
• Guide Type - Fuji
• Reel Seat - Ci4+

Rocketing onto the scene is Daiwa’s latest weapon – the Daiwa TD Hyper 762MHFS Medium-Heavy Spinning Rod. Combining Daiwa cutting edge blank design with an unmatched value the TD Hyper series is undeniably impressive, built to perform. Light, powerful and designed for ultimate strength and performance this is the spinning and bait caster series that delivers unrivalled value.

HVF Nanoplus Graphite

At the very core of the TD Hyper is Daiwa's HVF Nanoplus graphite, the foundation for this impressive rod range. HVF combines precise resin control with unidirectional graphite fibre to produce a blank with maximum graphite density. By adding Nano resin with unidirectional HVF graphite fibre we have produced a blank with maximum graphite density. Light, responsive and crisp in action. "HVF Nanoplus" is unrivalled. More muscle and less fat is the name of the game with HVF Nanoplus.

X45 Blank Technology

TD Hyper blank performance is further enhanced courtesy of X45 blank technologies Daiwa’s premier blank technology, X45, work seamlessly to improve rod performance, and eliminate blank twist and distortion to increase rod strength, function, and sensitivity. By eliminating twist and preventing the blank from losing its round form. X45 allows a lighter a small diameter blank to be made, and lighter more dynamic rod to be created

Fuji Lightweight O-Ring Guides

Using Fuji’s lightweight O-ring guides to keep the blank's action, these guides provide superior casting, unlimited line flow and line protection. By combining Fuji’s guide technology with Daiwa's RR (reduced resistance) guide design system, the guide placement and sizing allows for the superior casting qualities available from these blanks.

If you looking for great value for money without compromising on quality then the TD Hyper series is Daiwa’s best choice in the rod range.

Daiwa TD Hyper 762MHFS Medium-Heavy Spinning Rod Features:

• HVF Nanoplus Graphite
• X45 Blank Technology
• Fuji Alconite O ring Guides
• Daiwa Surround Hold reel seats
• Ultra-tough EVA grips
• Custom alloy componentry

Daiwa TD Hyper 762MHFS Medium-Heavy Spinning Rod Specifications:

• Model: 762MHFS
• Type: Spin
• Pieces: 2
• Length: 7ft 6in (229cm)
• Action: Medium-Heavy
• Taper: Fast
• Cast weight: 7-28gm
• Line rating: 5-9kg

It's 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. The Okuma Tournament Concept Rod is durable, powerful and can be fished by all anglers with confidence.

Specifications:

Section - 2

Length 7' 6"

Catergory - Heavy

Line Weight - 6-10kg