Description

Shimano SpeedMaster AX Deep Drop Rod: Master the Abyss
Unleash the ultimate power for deep-water exploration with the Shimano SpeedMaster AX Deep Drop rod. Engineered for the most demanding bottom fishing applications, this rod is the definitive tool for anglers who venture into the depths to battle powerful, large predators. If your passion is targeting denizens of the deep like swordfish, giant grouper, and other formidable species from the abyss, the SpeedMaster AX is built to give you an unparalleled advantage.
At its core, the SpeedMaster AX Deep Drop boasts an exceptionally strong and powerful blank, meticulously engineered using Shimano’s cutting-edge construction technology. This design delivers tremendous lifting power, allowing you to effortlessly manage heavy sinkers and baits in extreme depths, often exceeding several hundred meters. Despite its immense backbone, the rod maintains a responsive, parabolic action that is crucial for absorbing the powerful lunges and headshakes of large fish, reducing the risk of pulled hooks and ensuring you stay connected during the most critical moments of the fight.
Developed in perfect harmony with modern electric reels, this rod is built to withstand the constant, immense torque generated by “dendou” style deep-drop fishing. The innovative, spiral-mounted Fuji MN guides are a testament to this specialized design. This guide train wraps around the blank, ensuring that under extreme load, your line never touches the rod itself. This significantly reduces friction and completely eliminates the frustrating and potentially line-breaking issue of tip-wrap, guaranteeing smooth, trouble-free performance when a trophy fish is on the line.
Practicality and performance go hand-in-hand. The smart 1+1 piece construction features an offset handle, providing the transport and storage convenience of a two-piece rod while retaining the flawless, uninterrupted curve and superior strength of a one-piece blank during battle. The high-density EVA grips are ergonomically shaped to provide a comfortable yet firm hold, giving you maximum leverage and control even with wet hands during prolonged fights. To complete this powerhouse package, a heavy-duty aluminium reel seat ensures your electric reel is locked in with zero play, while the solid aluminium gimbal provides a secure anchor point for a fighting harness, an essential feature for conquering deep-water giants.
Features:
– Exceptionally strong high modulus carbon+ HPC+Nanosheet+ biofibre blank
– Designed exclusively for deep water fishing with electric reels
– Fuji spiral mounted MN guides for trouble free performance
– 1+1 pieces construction with offset handle
– EVA grips
– Aluminium reel seat and gimbal
Specifications:
– Weight: 720 g
– Length: 162 mm (handle section)
– Casting Weight: 500-1000 g
– Type: Floating
– Total Length: 2.29 m