Shimano Tiagra 80W + Status Bluewater Game 5'6" 1pc 37KG Roller Tip Straight Butt Combo

The Benchmark of Big Game Reels, Shimano Tiagra 80W matched with the Status Bluewater 37kg Straight Butt rod with Quality PacBay Ceramic Guides and Aftco RollerTip.

The Rod:

Status Blue Water range is now a combination of the much vaunted Status and classic Tiagra rods - combined under the Status Blue Water banner.

Featuring powerful E-glass/carbon construction these rods have extreme strength whilst still maintaining comfortable feel and as such a perfect for both fishing electic reels and Tiagra or Talica reels.

Rod Specifications:

• Pieces:1
• Line Wt. 37kg
• Blank Type: E Glass / Graphite
• Grip Assembly: Full length Eva 
• Length: 5'6"
• Guide Type: PacBay / Aftco Roller Tip
• Gimbal Type: Pack bay bent butt
• Reel Seat: Pacbay Alloy

The Reel:

The one piece frame is machine cut from an aluminium tube to a thickness of 7mm. A-RB Bearings, heavy duty stainless gears and 2 speed shift mechanism where the pinion and drive gears are constantly meshed. Heavier anodising makes these reels even more resistant to the ravages of salt water, while the click stop drag quadrant permits more precise drag adjustments. The counter balanced handle falls easily to hand when striking a fish and makes winding easier during the course of a long fight.

Tiagra reels combine the finest materials with all the technology and experience gained down the years by Shimano engineers. Machined from one piece of solid aluminium, the Hydrothermal Drag System is famed for precise and reliable operation. Tiagra reels feature a gold finish with extra corrosion protection and an ergonomic handle with two bearing support making this reel as durable as it is comfortable. These reels have porven themselve to be to best in an extremely competitive game fishing market.

Reel Features:

• Machined Aluminium Frame
• Machined Aluminium Spool
• A-RB (Anti rust Bearings)
• Hydrothermal Drag System
• Two Speed Gearing
• Clicker
• Metal Series
• Chrome Plated Sideplate Screws
• Ratcheting Drag Lever
• Twin Pawl Anti-Reverse System
• Offset Ergonomic Power Grip

Reel Specifications:

• Model: TI-80W
• Retrieve: Right
• Line Retrieve Per Crank (High/Low cm): 94/48
• Max Drag: 24kg
• Weight (g.): 3266
• Bearings: 4 BB
• High Gear Ratio: 2.5:1
• Low Gear Ratio: 1.3:1
• Mono Capacity (m): 36/868  *See Smart Crew for more options.
• Drag Type: LD