Spooled up with 1000 mtrs of 8 Strand Braid
Shimano Forcemaster reel and rod combo.
The Reel:
The Shimano Dendou-Maru Forcemaster 9000 brings a whole new dimension to the range of power assisted reels in to the New Zealand fishing tackle market. Kiwi anglers now have the ability to drop baits in to the deep offshore canyons and seamounts to prospect new areas and target monster deep water ooglies like bass, gemfish, hapuku, and bluenose, previously unavailable to more traditional styles of reels.
Extra-deep-water bottom fishing is fast becoming extremely popular. Once the exclusive preserve of commercial fisherman, recreational anglers are now investigating the deep reefs that lie either side of the continental shelf drop off, often in depths up to 500m and more. This is a long way down and a long-way up — especially with a hefty fish or two on the end.
When fishing in the deep bethos it is important to get your baits in to the strike zone as quickly as possible and retrieve line back on to the reel at pace and efficiently - this means more time actually fishing and when faced with short bite times, this effective system maximises one's chance of landing the big one
Reel Features:
- Hagane Body
- S-ARB bearings
- e-EXCITING Drag Sound
- Vented sideplate
- Heat Free II system
- Fine-Dot (Hi-Res) LCD display
Reel Specifications:
- Gear ratio:3.1:1
- Max drag: 25kg
- Weight: 1530g (54oz)
- Bearings: 3 S-ARB
- Max retrieve: 140m per min
- Line capacity: Power Pro EU DIA (mm-m): 0.32-1870, 0.36-1650, 0.41-1150, 0.43-940
- Power Pro US (lb-yds): 40-2050, 50-1800, 65-1260, 80-1030
- Electricity: 12-24V DC
The Rod:
Respected by even the most demanding blue water anglers.
An amalgamation of the vaunted Status Bent Butt and the classic Tiagra game rod, the Status Blue Water is purpose-built to offer the most competent offshore fisherman a price-conscious gamefishing rod capable of targeting the largest offshore pelagic and deep-water species. Featuring a Power-Carbon composite blank constructed from E-Glass and Graphite, the Status has massive hoop strength and durability while maintaining a comfortable bending curve. To compliment this blank construction, heavy-duty Seaguides have been used through the range while select models feature an AFTCO roller tip. A selection of both straight (Carbon Slick) and bent (Pac Bay) butt configurations are available depending on your application. The Status Blue Water is the perfect rod for those wanting to prospect deep structure with electric reels or target pelagic species with high-capacity game reels.
Specifications:
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Length 8'0"
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Pieces 3
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Line Weight (braid/LB) 50-80lb
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Grip Type Custome Carbon Slick Butt
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Guide Type Seaguide
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Reel Seat Pacbay Channel Lock
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Blank Type E-Glass
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