TROUT

TROUT RODS

Trout are one of the most widespread and diverse species in Europe. From natural fish in wild mountain streams, to stocked fish in stillwaters, there are many techniques associated with fishing for trout. The SHIMANO range of trout rods covers all eventualities, from ultra light Trout Area models to telescopic models designed for stillwater competition anglers.

TROUT NATIVE

156 TROUT NATIVE

TROUT AREA

158 TECHNIUM TROUT AREA FORCEMASTER TROUT AREA

TROUT POND

159 BEASTMASTER CX TROUT / ZANDER VENGEANCE AX TROUT / ZANDER

TROUT RODS COMPLETE

NEW SPECIALIST RANGE

• Lightweight and sensitive High Modulus Full Carbon +

HPC+ Nanosheet blanks with metallic forest green finish • Special progressive action with fast and moderate fast action tapers • Fuji Alconite K-Type (80MH and 86H models) or KL-Type long frame guides • Traditional full cork handle with Seaguide XVS reel seat and metal resonator collar • Perfect colour and performance match with the Cardiff Ci4+ reel

TNSPF66UL 1.98m 102cm 2 96g 1-8g TNSPMF70ULP 2.13m 109.5cm 2 111g 2-10g TNSPF70LP 2.13m 109.5cm 2 112g 5-15g TNSPMF76L 2.28m 117.5cm 2 118g 3-12g TNSPF76ML 2.28m 117.5cm 2 122g 7-21g TNSPF80M 2.44m 125cm 2 144g 5-25g TNSPF80MH 2.44m 125cm 2 152g 15-40g TNSPMF86MP 2.59m 133cm 2 144g 10-30g TNSPF86H 2.59m 133cm 2 186g 15-60g

TNSPF66UL

The ideal rod to fish on small mountain streams or creeks with both micro hardbaits and softbaits. The fast action allows accurate casting and effective twitching of micro jerkbait minnows and softbaits, in addition to classic trout spoons and spinners. The SPECIAL PROGRESSIVE blank curve and the UL power help to keep a constant contact when fighting the fish even with a barbless single hook.

TNSPMF70ULP

With its 213cm, moderate-fast action and UL+ power, this rod is developed to fish with traditional lightweight hardbaits (spinners, spoons or minnows) on streams, creeks or small lakes. The special action makes it also ideal for barbless single hook use.

TNSPF70LP

Versatile 213cm rod developed to fish with both hardbaits and softbaits up to 15g of weight on medium sized streams and rivers. The fast action allows accurate casting and effective twitching of micro jerkbait minnows and softbaits, in addition to classic trout spoons and spinners.

TNSPMF76L

With a 228cm length, moderate-fast action and light power, this model is capable of handling lures up to 12g. Developed to fish with hardbaits in medium sized streams, rivers or lakes. The additional length helps to control light lures at longer distances when compared to a shorter rod. The special progressive moderate-fast taper guarantees excellent control of the fish, even with a barbless single hook.

TNSPF76ML

This 228cm rod is specifically developed to fish on a wide range of venues with the more modern trout lure fishing techniques. The fast action taper is perfect for twitching jerkbait minnows, metalvib lures and softbaits up to 21g. The strong progressive action has plenty of backbone to control larger trout in stronger currents.

TNSPF80M

A versatile 244cm fast action rod capable of handling hardbaits and softbaits up to 25g in weight. Ideal for fishing medium sized rivers and streams with a moderate current.

TNSPF80MH

A strong, fast tip action with medium-heavy casting power up for lures up to 40g: The 244cm blank has been developed to control heavier twitchbait minnows, softbaits and metal lures in moderate and strong currents.

TNSPMF86MP

With its 259cm length, moderate-fast action and casting power of up to 30g, this is the ideal rod to control medium weight trout hardbaits at distance. Perfect for wide lowland rivers and lakes. Excellent lipless minnow and spoon rod, the special progressive curve ensures good casting performance and optimal fish-playing.

TNSPF86H

Specifically developed to cast and handle the heaviest lures, in the strongest currents. The powerful fast action blank is fitted with a 30mm Fuji K-series starter guide and has a 60g lure rating. The perfect rod for trophy sized trout throughout Europe.

66UL

185UL

TROUT AREA

• Ultra thin High Modulus Full Carbon blank which is highly responsive and designed for casting lightweight lures as small as 0.5g • Fuji Alconite KR-Type guides for thin braid and light mono lines • High quality cork handle • Perfect Ultra Light/Slow action for casting ultralight spoons and cranks and assured fish-playing

• Slim, Full Carbon blank with parabolic action • Well balanced rod with Pac Bay reel seat • Ergonominc EVA Split grip • Made for fishing with small spoons, roll swimmers and small cranks • Entry level for trout area fishing

STECTA185SUL 1.85m 95.5cm 2 70 0.5-3g STECTA185UL 1.85m 95.5cm 2 72 1.5-4.5g STECTAC185UL 1.85m 95.5cm 2 72 1.5-3.5g STECTA195SUL 1.95m 100.5cm 2 73 0.5-3g STECTA195UL 1.95m 100.5cm 2 73 1.5-4.5g

TROUT AREA

SFMTA185SUL SFMTA185UL SFMTA195SUL SFMTA195UL

1.85m 96cm 2 72g 0.5-3.5g 1.85m 96cm 2 76g 1.5-5g 1.95m 101cm 2 77g 0.5-3.5g 1.95m 101cm 2 79g 1.5-5g

• Full Carbon + HPC+ Biofibre blank in 3 section design • SHIMANO Stainless Steel Hardlite guides • Custom designed reel seat and cork handle

CX TROUT / ZANDER

330CX

BMCXTRZ300 BMCXTRZ330 BMCXTRZ360

3.00m 105cm 3 194g 5-40g 3.30m 115cm 3 195g 5-40g 3.60m 125cm 3 233g 5-40g

AX TROUT / ZANDER

• Composite blank with a sensitive, fast tip action • Multi purpose rod for both zander and trout fishing • Slim IPSA-type reel seat • Cork handle

330AX

VAXTRZ300 VAXTRZ330 VAXTRZ360

3.00m 105cm 3 185g 5-40g 3.30m 114cm 3 206g 5-40g 3.60m 125cm 3 231g 5-40g