SHIMANO 23 Nessa Limited S108M

Advanced surf-specific tackle leads the Hirame game.

Surf game where flounders can be easily targeted on familiar sandy beaches. In recent years, it has become an established popular fishing activity with many enthusiastic fans. Its history is relatively short, about 20 years ago anglers used seabass tackle, and it was enjoyed by some core anglers.

Shimano was quick to recognize the allure of this surf game and pioneered by releasing flounder-specific minnows. Subsequently, they developed lures and surf-specific rods, establishing the Nessa series that pursued surf-specific performance. The Nessa logo was designed to evoke the flatness and sharp teeth of flounders.

The performance demanded of lures for exploring vast surf areas includes casting distance, attractiveness, and hooking power. In response to the increasing number of anglers, they have developed unprecedented lures tailored to the current field conditions, such as the 'Nessa Metal Drive,' a hybrid lure of metal jigs and worms designed to withstand pressure, and the 'Nessa Armor Joint 150S Flash Boost,' the first joint bait designed specifically for large flounders in the surf game.

The Nessa rods are characterized by the ability to cast heavy lures weighing between 30-40g with ease. This is achieved through the inheritance of Shimano's rod concept, AR-C, which gained popularity for its ease of casting and long casting distance. They introduced the mainstream 3-piece structure of dedicated casting rods to lure rods, combining AR-C's excellent long casting performance with surf-specific characteristics. The butt provides robust power to bring in large flounders, while the tip offers easy recognition of current, lure position, and movement. By integrating the butt and tip and assigning roles to the belly and three sections, they pursue the performance of surf-specific rods.

Flounders in the surf are formidable adversaries and encounters with them are rare. Holding a Nessa rod on your familiar surf spot, the moment is filled with passion and anticipation, thinking 'Today might be the day.' The role of the Nessa is to connect that anticipation with the excitement of shouting 'Got one!

Together towards achieving stress-free casting, overwhelming casting distance, and the highest level of sensitivity. As the pinnacle of surf rods, we aimed for the best of everything. That's the Nessari Limited. As the angler's partner in surf fishing, we aimed to eliminate chronic line troubles and achieve a casting feel that anglers can trust, by building a new Full X guide system using Touch-Free Titanium, with the goal of improving casting feel and pursuing trouble-free fishing. By improving casting feel and pursuing trouble-free fishing, it assists in achieving a smooth and speedy game progression. Carbon shell grips and carbon monocoque grips are adopted for the grip section. Its hollow, lightweight, and rigid structure dramatically increases sensitivity, accurately conveying the sensitivity information needed to assemble the game plan, such as seabed quality and changes in currents. The blanks, essential for cutting through the crosswinds unique to surf fishing, are designed to be slim and lightweight. And for the casting performance demanded of surf rods, a fusion of Spiral X Core and high-elasticity carbon dramatically improves the transmission of the angler's intended energy to output high power, significantly increasing casting distance. At the same time, the polygonal-shaped High Res Type carbon monocoque grip enhances casting accuracy with excellent grip properties, creating a stable feeling during retrieval by increasing the feeling of holding between the arms during operation. During the fight, the blank's performance without flex suppresses the movements of large flounders showing intense resistance at the water's edge, contributing to a smooth landing. In all aspects, it exceeds the ideal envisioned by anglers. The rod that opens up uncharted stages is here.

For unprecedented joy in surf fishing.

"Nessa Limited" leads the moment in the surf to bliss. By reexamining the design down to every detail of the rod, it achieves a long length while maintaining agility. With the synergistic effect of the renewed guide system, not only casting but also a pleasant sensation pierces through the hand during retrieval. The one answer that has reached beyond limits will become a new standard for the next generation of surf rods. Only those who pursue it can enjoy it. A unique feeling that you won't find anywhere else, right in your hands.

Challenging the dimension of casting feel and trouble-free with Full X Guide Setting :

In the newly redesigned "Nessa Limited," we adopt the "Full X Guide" setting, where all guides are custom-made. By pursuing lightweighting and optimization of each model, we achieve improved casting feel and trouble-free performance.

[TIP SECTION]

We employ "X Guide: 3D Titanium Tip" and "X Guide: 3D Titanium" to densely place cold-forged, stepless guides to suppress line troubles.

[BELLY SECTION]

To reduce air resistance during casting and enhance casting feel, we use "X Guide: Aero Titanium."

[BUTT GUIDE]

By high-framing and using appropriate diameters, we adopt "X Guide: Touch-Free Titanium" to improve casting feel and reduce line troubles by reducing blank touch.

The effect of "X Guide Touch-Free Titanium" on the butt guide allows the PE line spiraling out from the reel to converge immediately. The tip section adopts a setting with densely placed "X Guide: 3D Titanium" to prevent tip entanglements. Thus, the streamlined PE line significantly reduces blank touch during casting, while also suppressing the fuzziness of the PE line."

Role of each section. Placing the necessary elements in the appropriate positions :

【#1 Tip Section】 Only "Hi-Power X" is used in the tip section, which is structurally resistant to crushing, achieving a balance between lightness and sensitivity.

【#2 Belly Section】 As this section experiences significant loads, both "Spiral X Core" and "Hi-Power X" are utilized. This ensures smooth power transmission from the tip to the butt section.

【#3V Main Blanks Section】 Given the high loads in this section, "Spiral X Core" and "Hi-Power X" are employed to provide the necessary power for all movements from casting to fighting.

【#3V Grip Section】 The grip section, which needs to resist twisting, exclusively adopts the basic structure of "Spiral X Core". This reinforces against crushing without adding unnecessary weight.

Increase the area and design for easy grip :

Additionally, adjust the size of the polyhedron to make it easier to use on the surf. Compared to the previous model, the contact area has increased by up to 59%, improving the gripping performance when squeezed. As a result, functionality in actual fishing, such as stable operation, retrieval without wobbling, and stability during fights, has significantly improved.

Nessa Limited S108M

A technical rod with excellent sensitivity to lures that require delicate maneuvers, such as small minnows and worms, which have low resistance and require precise operations such as lift & fall at pin spots.

It performs well in a wide range of areas, from close combat areas adjacent to estuaries and ports to shallow surf break lines.

Recommended reel sizes are C3000 to 4000.

Carbon Monocoque Grip - High-Resolution Type :

The carbon monocoque grip, renowned for its sensitivity, is made multifunctional through a faceted design, enhancing its usability. This design ensures stability in various situations such as when gripping the rod tightly against the body or during a fight, all while maintaining high sensitivity. Furthermore, meticulous attention has been paid to lightweight construction and maximizing sensitivity transfer. The result is a grip of unparalleled sensitivity, combining functionality and design excellence.

Carbon Shell Grip :

By using carbon material for the reel seat, the sensitivity at hand is enhanced even more than before. The hollow structure increases transmission rate, allowing anglers to quickly detect subtle changes. This is a new grip structure that adopts carbon material instead of commonly used materials like EVA in traditional grips.

G Cross Protector :

Adopted at the joints where the load is most concentrated. It reduces the risk of damage and gives a bold impression to the ball mouth part.

Perfection Sheet XT :

A reel seat with a characteristic stepless design. Not only lightweight and highly sensitive, but also capable of being gripped firmly with light force. Also contributes to reducing the angler's burden during long hours of actual fishing.

X Guide 3D Titanium :

A guide born from Shimano's unique cold forging technique, without seams. Finished in a seamless shape to prevent thread tangles to the extreme and maintain very high rigidity.

X Guide Aero Titanium :

By rounding the frame cross-section, it reduces air resistance and line damage during casting. Its design makes it less likely for the line to tangle, suppressing line troubles even in strong winds or headwind situations.

X Guide Touch Free Titanium :

A guide specially designed to pursue trouble-free performance.

In today's fishing where the main line material is primarily PE line, the guide's diameter and frame height have been redesigned from scratch to enhance trouble-free performance for PE lines. The optimized diameter, based on the expected reel size and PE line number, allows the PE line to converge and suppress flutter immediately after being released from the reel. Additionally, by providing height to the frame, it also reduces the blank touch of fluttering PE lines and prevents fuzziness.

Ring Nut :

Ring Nut, which combines design and functionality. Its appearance, inspired by flounder, and gold coloring create a special feeling.

Screw lock joint to prevent accidental slippage :

The screw-lock joint is a Shimano proprietary technology that securely connects the blanks by twisting them together. This reduces any looseness or shifting during use, preventing unexpected damage or joint failure. This feature eliminates concerns during fights with large fish in the surf, enhancing confidence in the rod.

Additionally, the included dedicated adjustment belt ensures that the blanks are securely joined without loosening.

Special rod bag