SHIMANO BACKBONE ‘ELITE' RODS

Since its release three years ago, the Shimano Backbone rod series has been very well received by anglers looking for honest performing sticks at a lesser price than some of the premium rod ranges. Expanding on this concept, Shimano have now released a slightly more upmarket Backbone series - the ‘Elite' collection.

The Elite lineup includes troll rods, game rods, boat rods, spin rods, baitcasters - even a handy rock and beach rod - and they look a million dollars with their dark grey mesh blanks and black and gold bindings. All feature the distinctive gold ‘Backbone' graphic up the spine of the rod and represent great value for money.

The 10, 15 and 24 kilo troll sticks have Fuji fixed guides and tip, long fighting foregrips, Slick Butts and a gold aluminium reel seat and matching gimbal, while the 15 and 24 kilo game rods are a little more upmarket, with roller guides, Slick Butts, gold aluminium reel seats and gimbals, and a flattened fighting foregrip with a protective bind over the front.

For anglers who are into a number of different offshore fishing styles, there's a super versatile 7' trigger grip boat rod that can be used for jigging, trolling, casting and bait fishing with six to ten kilo line. Additionally, there's a 6' 6” jig/spin rod, a gutsy 6' 6” boat rod for 15-24 kilo line, and a do-everything 7' snapper rod.

In spin rods, there are 6', 6' 6”, 7' and 8' rods for all sorts of fishing applications from bait soaking to Squidgy flicking. All have fit-over ferrules (not spigot fittings) for added strength and security, Fuji guides, sanded cork grips, and a graphite reel seat.

There's also 5' 6” light and medium baitcasters with quality fittings that include Fuji guides, and are perfect for everything from impoundment bass to mangrove creek barra.

Finally, rounding out the Backbone Elite range is a 10' 8-12 kilo overhead rod ideal for surf and rock fishing applications with lures and/or bait.

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Trade Enquiries:
Dunphy Sports/Fishing Imports P/L
PO Box 2082 Taren Point, NSW, 2229. Ph: (02) 9526 2144. Fax: (02) 9526 2510.
Website: www.shimanofish.com.au