Shimano Fishing Rods have long been a leader in fishing rod
production in both the United States and Japan. Each year they
improve existing rod designs and release new rod designs. These changes
continually keep Shimano Fishing among the leaders in fishing rod
technology and innovation year after year.
We here at Hi's Tackle Box have been a full stocking
authorized Shimano fishing rod dealer for over 20 years.
We stock
hundreds of different types of both freshwater and saltwater
rods in
our retail store showroom. We often work closely
with Shimano and make active contributions to rod design ideas and
concepts with our experienced staff members.
We can help you choose the best Shimano rod to suit any fishing
condition or application that you may find yourself in. Whether it is
bass fishing or other freshwater
rods or inshore
saltwater rods to offshore fishing we have the
knowledge and experience to help you choose the right model.
Shimano Rods FAQ
How Do I Repair My
Shimano Rod?
Shimano does not repair rods nor do they stock rod components for sale
to the general public. If your rod is broken during the warranty period
under normal fishing
conditions or due to non-conforming materials or workmanship, Shimano
will replace the rod. This is not to say you can't repair
rods through a private rod repair specialist using alternative
components though this type of work is outside the factory authorized
repair policy. If you have a favorite Shimano rod that needs repair and
it is outside of the warranty repair period we may be able to assist
you with having one of our staff rod repair specialists help.
How To Asses The Action
Of Fishing Rod
The action of a rod can be described as the strength or
lifting
power necessary to move a fish when hooked.. The action in each unique
rod model is created by
considering all of the factors that will go into the use of
the rod. Each of Shimano Rods are created with a mix of materials
and are rated independently. This produces rods that have a different
feel action even when comparing similar sounding descriptions. An
example of this would be Medium Heavy action freshwater
rod will feel different than the Medium Heavy action of a saltwater
rod.
Understanding The Taper
Of A Fishing Rod
The taper of a fishing rod in a general sense describes where the rod
will flex during the cast and during the retrieve. The taper, in
combination with the materials and components used,
determines how a rod performs. A rod with an Extra Fast taper flexes
closest to the tip. As the taper descends from Extra Fast to Medium,
the flex descends through the rod blank towards the butt section. The
design of each taper is custom to a particular fishing application.
Shimano takes into consideration such variables as angle preferences, a
variety of personal styles, and the presentation and performance of
your lure on the delivery and retrieve. These variables can be
optimized when the proper taper is combined with the proper lure.
