SHIMANO Stephano Limited M175

Overview of the Stefano Limited Rod

The Stefano Limited rod is designed to achieve the ultimate balance of lightness and versatility, making it Shimano's premier all-rounder for anglers seeking to delve deep into the thrilling pursuit of Kawahagi (filefish). This rod is crafted to captivate anglers of all ages, providing a vital tool for mastering the ever-changing strategies required for successful Kawahagi fishing.

In the dynamic fishing scene where patterns evolve with each outing, it is essential to have a rod that serves as the foundation of your fishing strategy. The Stefano Limited acts as a commander, enabling anglers to accurately perceive underwater conditions and guide the flow of the day’s fishing.

Visual Sensitivity All-Rounder

The Stefano Limited rod has been developed and designed as an all-round concept pursuing ultimate versatility. The M175 model is specifically configured as a visual sensitivity all-rounder. It maintains the lightweight and tactile sensitivity characteristics inherent to carbon materials while minimizing the unique rebound effect as much as possible. This reduction helps alleviate any discomfort during the biting phase.

Additionally, the rod exhibits strong resistance to hook deformation, effectively reducing the risk of losing larger Kawahagi. It is well-suited for various fishing techniques, including suspended and mid-weight styles, making it a versatile all-rounder that excels in multiple situations.

Key Features

• High Sensitivity Carbon Solid Tip with Tough Tech∞: This tip material is designed to be highly responsive to the slightest bites, serving as the primary source of information for detecting Kawahagi presence.
• Hyper Power X Solid Structure: This innovative construction reinforces the lightweight and highly sensitive solid tip with ultra-fine carbon tape, allowing for precise and consistent bite detection without any deviation.
• Expanded Use of Shimano's Original High-Performance X Guides: By increasing the application of these guides compared to the previous model, the rod enhances lightness, trouble-free performance, and casting ability.
• X Sheet Front Trigger Reel Seat: Designed for lightweight and superior operability, this reel seat allows for intuitive lure manipulation, enabling anglers to perform enticing actions effortlessly.

The Stefano Limited rod epitomizes the pursuit of ultimate versatility while ensuring that anglers can deepen their enjoyment of extreme fishing experiences. With its advanced design and technologies, it promises to elevate your fishing game, making it an indispensable companion for Kawahagi enthusiasts.

Key Features:

Ultimate Versatility Achieved by the New Generation "Limited"

The Stephano Limited rod, bearing Shimano's hallmark of excellence, embodies the cutting-edge rod technology tailored for specific conditions through a balanced perspective on the Kawahagi scene. By meticulously refining each element, it seeks the ideal and ultimate balance of visual sensitivity and tactile feedback. Even with the added weight of the front trigger, the Stefano Limited achieves the same weight as its predecessor, making it the lightest in the history of the series, ensuring that anglers can enjoy exceptional fishing experiences under any circumstance.

This rod stands out as a unique tool that allows anyone to enjoy the highest level of angling pleasure, regardless of the conditions. The carefully crafted color schemes and designs enhance the joy of ownership and elevate the spirits of anglers in the field. The Limited series achieves a quality that combines functionality with beauty in both form and color.

The birth of this new generation Limited rod represents a fusion of cutting-edge technology and contemporary fishing methods, ensuring a unique fishing experience that can only be realized with the Limited.

New Dimensions of Tactile and Visual Sensitivity: Limited M175

For anglers, the tip of the rod serves as a sensor for detecting underwater conditions and is where the unique characteristics of the Kawahagi rod are most evident. The carbon solid tip, refined through years of the Stephano series, delivers tactile sensitivity that allows anglers to sense even the subtle movements of Kawahagi approaching bait.

The newborn "Limited" adds visual sensitivity to this tactile feedback. Traditionally, it was thought that seeking tactile sensitivity would dull visual sensitivity. However, the Tough Tech∞ Carbon Solid flexible tip achieves a harmonious balance between the two elements. It minimizes backlash while maintaining excellent transmission capability, allowing anglers to detect the slightest hints of Kawahagi without any discomfort.

The rod blank transmits information from the tip to the angler and conveys the angler's intentions back to the tip, allowing for precise and agile movements. By focusing on the lightweight and tactile properties of the carbon material and reducing backlash, it minimizes any discomfort during the biting phase, improving the overall angling experience.

Through meticulous tuning that leverages the strong points of materials in each component, the new Stephano Limited M175 achieves a harmonious balance of tactile sensitivity, direct operability, lightness, flexibility, and biting performance.

This rod performs exceptionally well in various scenarios, from fishing with weights lifted from the seabed to techniques involving weight on the bottom, establishing it as a "starter and finisher" all-rounder.

Luxurious Specifications: "Stress-Free" Fishing

The Stephano Limited incorporates Shimano's X Guide on the top guide to reduce line tangles. By increasing the number of X Guides on the tip section, it effectively minimizes troubles in windy conditions. The three guides at the hand section, which may come into contact with the boat's edge, are designed with double-foot construction for added strength. The top guide features a gold-colored X Guide, serving as a reference point for aiming during Kawahagi fishing.

Shimano's unique X Sheet Front Trigger reduces strain on the fingers while allowing for precise control during lure manipulation and casting. These features significantly enhance the angler's experience by reducing stress and improving focus during fishing.

Additionally, the rod employs Aero Coat, a surface finish that enhances lightness and sensitivity, supporting delicate and sharp rod actions for the angler.

Solid Tip Replacement and Repair Support

The solid tip is the angler's eye and an extension of their fingers, often receiving the most attention during fishing. Shimano provides a range of solid tips, including Tough Tech∞, Tough Tech, Tough Techα, and Hyper Power X Solid, each finely tuned to optimize length, hardness, responsiveness, and guide placement. The unique properties of each material are utilized to achieve a high level of completion in every rod.

As the solid tip becomes more familiar with use, it enhances the joy of fishing. However, it is also the most delicate component and susceptible to issues like line tangles during fishing. In the unfortunate event of damage to the solid tip, Shimano offers a paid replacement service, allowing anglers to replace only the damaged part, ensuring a long-lasting relationship with their beloved rod.

Features of the Stefano Limited Rod

1. Tough Tech∞ + Hyper Power X Solid Tip

The tip of the rod is constructed with Tough Tech∞, a carbon solid that offers three times the winding strength and five times the winding capacity compared to conventional solids (according to company standards). This high-strength material is reinforced by wrapping ultra-thin carbon tape in an X-pattern around the solid section. This design enhances the crucial biting performance and delicate bending characteristics of the solid tip while minimizing shake and power loss. As a result, it dramatically improves casting accuracy, operability, and sensitivity.

2. X Sheet Front Trigger + CI4+ Fitting Support

This innovative lightweight reel seat combines the advantages of both the trigger seat and the Stefano series seat. The trigger is positioned towards the front of the seat, allowing for unique grip styles—either resting the index finger or the middle finger on it, while supporting the reel with the index finger. This flexibility enables precise millimeter-level adjustments in tackle operation. Additionally, the enhanced holding power improves reeling comfort, increases casting stability, and reduces slippage even when hands are wet, alleviating the strain typically caused by traditional triggers. This revolutionary reel seat transforms the overall performance of Kawahagi fishing.

3. X Guide (Tip Section)

The X Guide is designed to unlock the blank’s full potential. It combines lightweight, compactness, and strength. The guide features a one-piece frame molded with 3D Technology that supports the guide ring, minimizing line tangling while ensuring smooth line flow. In the 24 Stefano Limited, the number of X Guides has been increased, allowing for stress-free fishing even in windy conditions. The top guide also features a striking gold finish for added visibility.

4. Titanium Frame SiC Ring Guides (Mid to Butt Section)

These guides feature a titanium frame and Silicon Carbide (SiC) rings, providing excellent durability and smooth line flow for enhanced performance.

5. 8:2 Action (M175)
The rod exhibits an 8:2 action, delivering a perfect balance between flexibility and power, making it suitable for various fishing scenarios.

6. One-Piece Design

The rod is constructed as a one-piece design, ensuring optimal strength and sensitivity throughout its length, allowing for seamless performance during fishing.