The Shimano Match Rod range covers all float fishing styles encountered by the modern match angler. From the "top of the range" Antares Match to the budget priced Hyperloop Shimano Match Rods offer superb performance combined with excellent value.
ASPIRE MATCH LIMITED EDITION
ANTARES BX MATCH
SPEEDMASTER AX MATCH
SPEEDMASTER DYNA-BALANCE MATCH
The Speedmaster Match Dyna-Balance is a new concept in rods. Designed with new tapers, our top rod engineers have developed a way of reducing unwanted vibration when the rod is in action.
Built on ultra slim XT100 carbon blanks with Biofibre, this version of the Speedmaster Match has a carbon handle and a special Fuji reel seat that gives direct contact with the blank, so you can feel every movement of the fish. Fitted with the very best Fuji Alconite guides for minimal disturbance of the action the new Speedmaster is available in 7 different versions.
Built on ultra slim XT100 carbon blanks with Biofibre, this version of the Speedmaster Match has a carbon handle and a special Fuji reel seat that gives direct contact with the blank, so you can feel every movement of the fish. Fitted with the very best Fuji Alconite guides for minimal disturbance of the action the new Speedmaster is available in 7 different versions.
CATANA CX MATCH
CATANA BX TELEMATCH
The Catana BX Tele Match reproduces the action of a more traditional 3 piece match rod but combines the convenience of a short transport length. Built on a slim XT30 carbon blank, the Catana is available in 5 versions from a traditional 3.90m length to an ultra long 5.10m version that offers great casting and float control performance. Lined guides and an ergonomic Shimano reel seat give the Catana BX Tele Match a classic high quality look that matches its performance.
NEXAVE AX MATCH
Built using XT30 and XT60 carbon the slim blank of the Nexave AX Match offers excellent value for money combined with a classic refined action. The 3.90m version comes in two actions ? a progressive all-round action and a more powerful fast action. The 4.20m length offers longer casting performance and better float control on rivers whilst the 4.50m Specimen version is a powerful rod designed for hard fighting fish of all sizes.
The Nexave AX Match has reinforced joints, a new ergonomic Shimano reel seat, and single leg NMV lined guides.
The Nexave AX Match has reinforced joints, a new ergonomic Shimano reel seat, and single leg NMV lined guides.
HYPERLOOP AX MATCH
Combining quality with a very cost effective price the Hyperloop AX Match has a fast action XT30 blank that provides a great fish-playing action and casting performance. This makes the Hyperloop perfect for young and inexperienced anglers. The classic Hyperloop look of the blank inspires confidence and is fitted with single leg lined guides and an ergonomic Shimano reel seat.
ALIVIO BX MATCH
Shimano?s entry level match rod, the Alivio BX, is available in 3 lengths that cover most general float fishing situations. Competitively priced the Alivio is strong and is designed for inexperienced and young anglers who want to use a Shimano quality product. The 3.60m version makes at perfect starter rod.
BEASTMASTER AX CARP FLOAT
The New Beastmaster AX has been upgraded with the incorporation of Biofibre! The Beastmaster Carp Float rod is now lighter, faster & developed in a way that produces no seam along the blank. This is a match rod with character and power to fight big carp after big carp. The natural cork handle is finished with a Shimano ergonomic reel seat. Large diameter guides enable robust lines or sliding knots to pass through with minimal friction. It will handle floats up to 25 grams with ease.
BEASTMASTER BX FLOAT
BEASTMASTER AX COMMERCIAL
AEROCAST MATCH
De Aerocast Match is de eerste Shimano matchhengel die is voorzien van de revolutionaire Oval Blank technologie. Deze ovale blank komt het meest tot uiting bij een zijwaartse dril, waarmee de zachte actie kan worden benut. Hierdoor kan met meer gevoel worden gevist en worden de trillingen en schokken optimaal geabsorbeerd. Hef bij het landen van de vis de hengel weer ophoog, waardoor de hardere actie extra kracht biedt. Niet alleen de blank is bijzonder, ook het materiaal en de afbouw is van topklasse.