REEL:
The new Shimano Aerlex 1000XSB Long Cast Surf Reel offers a vast improvement on the previous model. This long cast big pitt reel is designed to help you achieve maximum casting distance to help reach waters that coastal species occupy.
It features a long cast ARC spool which allows for minimum spool lip friction for casting and line release. An additional bearing on the main gear improves the overall smoothness of rotation plus the handle has been upgraded to machined aluminium to improve strength.
The Aerlex XSB also features a worm driven oscillating system (Aerowrap II). This offers a much slower oscillation and more consistent line lay, that is essential for spool release and casting distance. So if you want to go the distance, the Shimano Aerlex 10000 XSB Long Cast Surf Reel is perfect for you.
ROD:
The Shimano Vortex family of rods feature a power-carbon blank specially designed to take 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 allow anglers to take full advantage of more traditional bait fishing techniques, surfcasting options, landbased rock fishing, straylining with overhead reels and deploying baits in to the benthos for hapuku and the like.
The Shimano Vortex rod has been designed by Kiwi fishos for Kiwi fishos - it's as simple as that!