Shimano spinning rods are without a doubt among the best in the world and are trendsetters in the fishing tackle industry. In the company of sport fishermen used as consultants, they are manufacturing new and innovative products, for new and exciting ways of fishing. Regardless of your wishes or the thickness of your wallet, you will find a shimano spinning rod to suit your needs.
Here is a quick overview of the 2009 shimanos spinning/casting rods:
Spinning Aspire BX
How to improve a reed that was considered a milestone in reed production? It wasn’t easy, but Shimano is used to challenges. First, biofiber was used in the shaft material to provide low weight and extreme strength. Fuji developed new sizes of Low Rider rod rings, and with a Power Cork shaft and Fossil Wood insert on the reel attachment, the series was a masterpiece. A light, strong, beautiful and extremely long rod that sport anglers of any level would put at the top of their wish list. It exists in 4 models and is delivered with a cane cover and cane tube with leather details.
Antares BX Spinning
Antares Spinning updated model, now with new materials and elegant aesthetic changes. The carbon material is changed for the increasingly exclusive XT-200 Carbon, which in addition to Biofiber has made the adhesives even more durable and lighter. Antares BX Spinning will also be equipped from now on with Fossil Wood in the reel accessory and in other details it will have Power Cork and Aero Guide Concept handles with Fuji guides. The series of course still has a micro-adjustable reel attachment, exclusive rod covers and carry tube. Antares BX Spinning comes in 6 models from 7 to 11 feet, all 2-part.
Diaflash XT-A Spinning
Diaflash XT-A is a complete and innovative rod series from Shimano, loaded with new details. These are extremely exciting rods, where the Vibralock construction effectively moderates unwanted vibrations in the rod materials during casting and fish work. The construction is of the Shadow Diaflash type with the use of XT-200 graphite, biofiber as materials, TI-Lite guides and Fossil Wood reel accessory. The lower handle is covered in leather, Power Leather, and additionally there are weights for the individual adaptation of the balance of the rods. The series exists in 11 models, it is 3-part (210ML is 2-part) and comes with rod cover and rod tube.
Diaflash ST-A Spinning
Diaflash ST-A is an economical alternative within the Diaflash concept. Shimano is here using XT-100 graphite and has done it as a 2-part construction. The series has TI-lite guides, biofiber, cork grips, Dyne Butt and the possibility of balancing the rod with weights (extras). Diaflash ST-A exists in 9 models and is delivered with a rod cover.
spinning aerocast
Shimano has a good tradition of leading development with changing standards and unwritten laws in fishing tackle design and production. Here it is, the new series of Aerocast Spinning rods. None had been able to produce a spinning rod with oval rod materials, until now. The slightly oval rod material offers the possibility of action changes during casting and fish work, this is done by turning the rod relative to the pressure direction. Therefore, there are two different actions in the same rod, something that should be the dream of any sporting angle.
In this series, Shimano uses XT-200 Carbon plus Biofiber that establishes elastic actions combined with low weight. The design is generally minimalist and exclusive, with details such as Power Cork, micro adjustable reel attachment with Fossil Wood insert and Aero Guide Concept with Fuji Alconite guides. The series is 3-part and therefore well suited to what many sport fishermen consider optimal (footnote 7 is 2-part). Aerocast Spinning is available in 7 models from 7 to 10 feet, of course including rod covers and carrying tube.
Spinning Speedmaster AX
New and improved version of the bestseller Speedmaster Spinning, it remains a complete single series with no compromises. It’s all about quick actions combined with brute force, where the specific gravity of the rods is kept incredibly low. New are TI-lite rings, XT-100 graphite combined with Biofibre, Shadow Diaflash technology and the Fuji IPS reel accessory. Power Cork handles and tenon joints. Speedmaster AX Spinning is 2 part and comes with rod covers/carry tubes. It exists in 9 models from 6 to 11 feet.
Spinning Technium DF BX
Updated Technium DF spinning model, now with less weight, new materials and aesthetic improvements. This is still the widest series of rods, all with fine straps combined with a delicious design. The Df signature with Technium represents the DIAFLASH construct. This renowned production of rods from Shimano is one of the strongest on the market and can be used in the most demanding situations.
TechniumDF BX is equipped with super light Hardlite bar rings from Shimanos, but from now on it is changed to a configuration according to the Aero Guide Concept. The material in the core has been upgraded to XT-100 Carbon and Biofibre, therefore it is lighter and has even more distinct actions than before. In addition, the series has received a new ergonomic royal accessory and Power Cork. The spinning version of the Technium DF BX exists in 12 versions, from the lightest freshwater fishing to heavy salmon fishing. The series is usually 2-part, but all salmon (SL) rods are 3-part.
Beatmaster BX Giro/Casting
These rods have been one of the biggest sales successes in Shimano’s entire history. The BeastMaster concept was something of a revolution and took the market by storm. One of the limitations of the original material was weight. It was a bit higher than ordinary graphite, but in much stronger rewards. With the introduction of Biofibre, the AX model overcomes this limit, the rods became extremely light and fast, but still with the incredible strength of the previous model. Also, the rod materials were thinner and the action more determined. Now the third generation is finally ready; Beastmaster BX.
The most striking change is the new Vibra Spot reel attachment, where direct contact with the rod material is achieved. In addition, there is the possibility to balance the bar with Shimano Balance Weight. This series of Shimano spinning rods also has Shimano SIC SS rings, XT-60 graphite with Biofibre and cork grips. It is delivered with rod covers and now exists in a total of 14 swivel models and 6 cast models.
Nexave BX Spinning
Rods developed in cooperation with the production section at Elbe Normark. All rods are 3-part for easy transport, have reinforced joints and actions perfectly suited for trout, sea trout and lighter salmon fishing. It exists in 7 lengths from 7 to 16 feet, where the 16′ is delivered with the Slide’n Grip reel accessory.
ForceMaster Spinning
Rods with fine blanks and light rings combined with a delicious design. Many cheap rods of poor quality dominate the lower price segments. Shimano has long studied how to produce a relatively cheap rod that has the features expected of a good fishing rod, without costing too much. The answer has arrived and it’s called Force Master. We believe that it will be difficult or almost impossible to find better rods on the market in the same price range. The new “Master” technology with the new “Fine Crystal Carbon” fibers allows to produce better rods, without increasing the price. The series is characterized by being light and resistant, and who said that cheap rods necessarily have to be boring?
Spinning Catana BX
Consisting of 7 models, Catana BX offers a good selection of rods for many fishing situations, from ultralight freshwater fishing to saltwater and salmon fishing. The shaft material is made from a mix of XT-30 and XT-40 carbon. This provides fast and responsive rods with hidden strengths that easily tame wild fish. They are equipped with a newly developed Shimano reel accessory that, so to speak, slips into the hand when fishing. Ceramic rod rings set after Shimanos Aero Guide system providing long and controlled casts.
Relief BX Spinning
Improved version of the Alivio series, with a powerful expansion of the model selection. Now Alivio BX is presented as a complete series that covers from the lightest freshwater fishing to salmon and trout fishing. Please note that this budget series is now equipped with the actual Vibra Spot attachment. Other features are XT30/XT40 graphite, Shimano HL SS rod rings and cork handles. It comes in 17 models from 6′ to 11′.
Spinning X-PTA AX
Series of rods made of AeroGlass with Power Tip for maximum resistance. The use of AeroGlass in the shaft material provides the strength of traditional fiberglass, but with much less weight. They are rods for heavy and heavy fishing of sea fish, salmon and pike. It is delivered in 5 models from 8′ to 10′. All rods have cork handles and a very affordable price.
XAX Turn
Economy series in good Shimano quality. Typical “plow horses” built in AeroGlass. It comes in 2 versions for casting and for the use of baitcasting reels or spinning reels. Truly a rod series that gives you full credit for your money. 5 models from 7′ to 10′.
XFX BX Twist
XFX is still Shimano’s cheapest rod alternative. The XFX series has many fans with its good launch characteristics and durability at a price that everyone can live with, regardless of the thickness of the wallet. This year the rods come with a new design, they still have EVA handles and come in 5 models from 6′ to 9′.
I hope you have some clues to choose the right shimano spinning rods for your fishing adventures.