Shimano Grappler Type-C PE8 Topwater Travel Combos

Chasing tuna, GTs, spanish mackerel, or any other hard-hitting, fast-running fish off the top? These are high quality Shimano combos designed for just that, with options on a 14000 sized Saragosa SWA or Stradic SW to suit your needs. The Grappler Type-C Travel Rod is a 3 piece heavy-duty weapon built to fish hard, the PE 8 model is perfectly matched with the 14000 sized reel and the super thin and smooth PE 6 (80lb) 12-carrier braid.

Combo Includes:

• Shimano Grappler Type-C Travel S82H-3 Rod (RRP $649)
• Cast X12 Casting Braid PE6 80lb 400m (RRP $99.99)
• Shimano Saragosa SWA 14000XG Reel (RRP $485) OR Shimano Stradic SW 14000XG Reel (RRP $559)

Shimano Grappler Type-C Travel S82H-3 PE8 Rod

Featuring the same premium Fuji componentry and specs as the existing Grappler series, but simply a 3-piece version instead of 2, the travel series are built on the exclusive Shimano Spiral X and Hi-Power X carbon wrapped blanks to provide superior casting performance and strength so you can take the fight to the fish.

Features & Specs:

• Spiral X Construction
• Hi-Power X carbon wrap
• Tapered front grips
• Fuji Stainless Alconite guides with SiC tip, and Fuji reel seat
• 8ft 2in (2.49m)
• Max 150g cast weight
• 3-piece rod

Shimano Saragosa SWA 14000XG Reel

Packed with upgrades over the previous models to deliver great cranking power and unmatched durability, the Shimano Saragosa SWA makes sure no other reel compares at this price point. The Saragosa SWA range incorporates top-tier Shimano technologies such as X-Protect, X-Ship, Hagane Body, and Hagane gear into its lightweight compact body for supreme durability and strength in the offshore elements. Drawing upon the Stella SWC, Infinity Drive is included and provides improved pinion gear support which translates to greater and smoother cranking power. The newly designed compact body has been engineered to reduce the weight across the entire series, improving the reels handling and balance. The X-Protect water resistance system improves the line roller durability to an IPX8 standard. Built for big fish in extreme conditions, the Shimano Saragosa SWA Reel will continue to push the boundaries. The range features 8 models to suit all anglers' offshore requirements.

Features:

• Cross Carbon Drag
• Infinity Drive
• Hagane Gear
• Hagane Body
• XShip
• XProtect
• S A-RB Bearings
• Rigid Support Drag
• ARC Spool
• One-Piece Bail

Specs:

• Max Drag - 15kg
• Bearings - 5+1
• Weight - 700g
• Gear Ratio - 6.2:1
• Retrieve per crank - 134cm

Shimano Stradic SW 14000XG Reel

Drawing upon the Stella SWC, both Infinity Drive and Silent Drive are included in the Shimano Stradic SW Reels, which provides improved pinion gear support and less wobble inside the reel translating to more powerful, smoother cranking. The Stradic SW series incorporates X-Shield to help keep water out and protect the internal gears. It also features a waterproof cross carbon drag for higher durability and performance under heavy load.

Features:

• Cross Carbon Drag
• Infinity Drive
• Hagane Gear
• Hagane Body
• XShip
• XProtect
• S A-RB Bearings
• Rigid Support Drag
• ARC Spool
• One-Piece Bail

Specs:

• Max Drag - 15kg
• Bearings - 6+1
• Weight - 700g
• Gear Ratio - 6.2:1
• Retrieve per crank - 132cm

Cast X12 Casting Braid PE 6 400m

Cast X12 Casting Braid is a high performance casting braid built for pro-anglers, hard-core fishos, or those just wanting the best braid possible. The 'X12' refers to the 12-carrier braid, where 12 individual strands of PE are braided together to produce an extremely smooth, round and thin braid that gives the absolute maximum casting distance. The Cast X12 is also Teflon coated to increase smoothness and durability, minimise water absorption, and in turn increase casting distance even further. A special 'High Stitch' process during manufacturing of this braid also provides smoothness and ensures a consistent breaking strain throughout the entire spool length.