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  EXPRIDE CASTING FX CASTING EXAGE CASTING CONVERGENCE SPINNING EXAGE CRANKING SLX CASTING CLARUS SPINNING EXAGE SPINNING CONVERGENCE CASTING CURADO CASTING ZODIAS CASTING SENSILITE SPINNING SCIMITAR CASTING SCIMITAR SPINNING SOJOURN CASTING
 EXPRIDE CASTINGFX CASTINGEXAGE CASTINGCONVERGENCE SPINNINGEXAGE CRANKINGSLX CASTINGCLARUS SPINNINGEXAGE SPINNINGCONVERGENCE CASTINGCURADO CASTINGZODIAS CASTINGSENSILITE SPINNINGSCIMITAR CASTINGSCIMITAR SPINNINGSOJOURN CASTING
ActionFFastFastFFastFastFXFFast-FastFFastfastFast
BrandShimanoShimanoShimanoShimanoShimanoShimanoShimanoShimanoShimanoShimanoShimanoShimanoShimanoShimanoShimano
Drag powerLMMXHMHMULMMMMMHMHMM
Foregrip length1''1.30''2.15''1''2.15''2''2''1''--1.20''2''1.20''2.15''2''
Grip materialEVASplit AA Corkw/ Composite RingAA Cork w/ Compsite ringAAA CorkAA Cork w/ Compsite ringCork w/ Composite RingAA CorkHigh Density EVA-Split AA Corkw/ Composite RingSplit AA Corkw/ Composite RingEVASplit AA Corkw/ Composite RingCork w/ Composite RingEVA
GuidesAluminum Oxide MicroFuji AlconiteFuji Stainless w/ O-RingK Guides - Stainless steel w/ Alconite RingFuji Stainless w/ O-RingFUJI Aluminum OxideAluminum- OxideTitanium Oxide SemiMicroFuji Alconite-Fuji AlconiteGraphiteFuji AlconiteFUJI Aluminum OxideO Ring Guides
Item codeSENS60LXAS70MCVS70M2CCDC80XHCVC66MHCSMS66M2BCSS56ULDSLXCX610MZDS172MHEX1610MAXAC610MHSJC66MHBXAC70MGSMC66MBFXC60MB2
Length (in)728084967878668286828278827872
Line weight (lbs)4-86-126-1220-4010-206-122-68-1510-208 - 168-1510-2010-178-156-15
Number of sections111112111111112
Reargrip length1.5''-11.25''12''9''9.5''-9.510''--9''-9''7.5''
Number of guides-7+Tip8+Tip-9+Tip7+Tip----9+Tip-9+Tip8+Tip-

EXPRIDE CASTING

The 2017 Expride series was meticulously tested by touring pros and tackle junkies across the United States for two full seasons. This series incorporates Shimano's Hi-Power X and features a wide variety of versatile actions, plus a handful of technique specific rods to meet the demands of some of the most specialized fishing styles.

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FX CASTING

The FX series of two-piece rods was created for anglers of all ages and skill levels. These versatile rods cover a wide variety of applications and lengths, and they can be enjoyed on any stream, river or lake, or for light saltwater applications.

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EXAGE CASTING

Fill your rod locker with Shimano quality that won't break the bank. The all-new Exage rods from Shimano deliver a high performance bass rod series that takes whatever the tournament trail dishes out. This compact series of rods delivers everything you need to get the job done on the water.

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CONVERGENCE SPINNING

All new Convergence delivers a workhorse series of rods with Shimano performance and quality components. The compact line-up of lengths, powers and actions are suited for a variety of techniques and species. Avid anglers appreciate this no-nonsense series of rods to taret bass, walleye, panfish and inshore saltwater species.

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EXAGE CRANKING

Fill your rod locker with Shimano quality that won't break the bank. The all-new Exage rods from Shimano deliver a high performance bass rod series that takes whatever the tournament trail dishes out. This compact series of rods delivers everything you need to get the job done on the water.

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SLX CASTING

SLX offers tournament level performance at a price that all anglers can afford.  With versatile actions throughout the lineup, there is an SLX to cover any technique.  SLX rods feature an attractive and sensitive carbon foregrip, as well as a Shimano custom reel seat.

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CLARUS SPINNING

The new Clarus rod line offers high-quality and a wide range of styles and actions for serious anglers at a very affordable price. 30 ton graphite blanks on spinning and casting models, Fuji guides and reel seats, High-quality, AA cork handles

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EXAGE SPINNING

Fill your rod locker with Shimano quality that won't break the bank. The all-new Exage rods from Shimano deliver a high performance bass rod series that takes whatever the tournament trail dishes out. This compact series of rods delivers everything you need to get the job done on the water.

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CONVERGENCE CASTING

All new Convergence delivers a workhorse series of rods with Shimano performance and quality components. The compact line-up of lengths, powers and actions are suited for a variety of techniques and species. Avid anglers appreciate this no-nonsense series of rods to taret bass, walleye, panfish and inshore saltwater species.

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CURADO CASTING

Shimano's new, tournament-quality, Curado rods feature a mixture of versatile and technique-specific actions, covering the spectrum of techniques for hardcore bass anglers. Light and sensitive Hybrid High Modulus UD Carbon with Nanoresin blanks, high-quality cork grips and FUJI components throughout. FUJI tangle free Alconite guides and matte rubberized, soft touch coated FUJI reel seats mean Curado rods are loaded with high-end features for high-end performance.

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ZODIAS CASTING

Zodias is built with the purpose to give you, the angler, a crisp and responsive rod that delivers incredible casting distance and accuracy. Utilizing our Shimano Hi-Power X construction, we are able to significantly reduce blank twist, allowing you to efficiently and easily transfer more energy through the rod. But we didn't stop with casting distance and accuracy. The crisp, lightweight blank delivers every tick and vibration down through the custom CI4+ reel seat. These rods are designed, developed and manufactured by Shimano to provide you with a versatile line up of weights and actions. The crisp, lightweight Hi-Power X, Zodias blank sends every tick and vibration down through the custom CI4+ reel seat. In Hi-Power X construction, the blank’s outermost layer is diagonally wrapped with carbon tape, which forms an array of “X” shapes.The width of the tape, its winding angle and the part of the rod being wrapped are fine-tuned according to the target fish species.The flexibility allows Shimano to adjust these wraps during construction for precise actions, enhanced overall strength and added twist resistance.In short, Hi-Power X construction delivers sharp and crisp rod control by the angler.

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SENSILITE SPINNING

Shimano’s new Sensilite series was specially designed to be both light weight and sensitive.  With UL and L powers across the series, Sensilite is perfect for targeting Panfish and Crappie with small jigs and plugs.  Quality split grip cork handles and 24 ton graphite blanks offer anglers high end feel at an affordable price.

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SCIMITAR CASTING

The all-new Scimitar series by Shimano was designed with a high-end look and feel that outclasses every rod in its class. For freshwater, salmon or light inshore applications, these lightweight and powerful graphite rods offer the right powers and actions to land your favorite species on any lake, river or coastal waters.

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SCIMITAR SPINNING

The all-new Scimitar series by Shimano was designed with a high-end look and feel that outclasses every rod in its class. For freshwater, salmon or light inshore applications, these lightweight and powerful graphite rods offer the right powers and actions to land your favorite species on any lake, river or coastal waters.

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SOJOURN CASTING

The new Sojourn rod line offers a great custom look at a competitive price. The blank features graphite composite construction which is light, super durable and comes in the most popular actions.

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