The new lightweight midsection flex series is designed for flexibility, lightness, and effortless hook-setting. It blends lightness, suppleness, and power that builds as it bends, offering strength beyond the H rank. This series delivers smooth, automatic bends that follow every tension, ideal for aggressive fishing styles like trolling. While the rod flexes gracefully, it maintains a firm core, providing resilience and absorbing direct loads from rod tension. The Aerodriver contributes to a thrilling and exciting fishing experience with more consistent hook-setting.
Key Feature Smooth, Light, and Unstoppable Power in Your Hands.
A rod that battles with you, completing the final piece. The release of the long-awaited “lightweight midsection flex” rod finally fills the missing piece in Shimano’s rod lineup.
The lightweight midsection flex, which has been missing from Shimano's traditional rod lineup, is now here. While rods like the Versator and Rushlan showcase midsection action, they are relatively unique in their respective designs. There has not yet been a rod with a lightweight, easy-to-pull midsection flex designed for serious tournament fishing. The unique attributes of rods like the Special Triple Force Kyuse G and Rushlan have finally completed the midsection flex that had been elusive.
Achieving True Lightweight Midsection Flex The combination of the Special Triple Force Kyuse G and Rushlan, two rods with distinct characteristics, has helped perfect the midsection flex. By using these two rods as inspiration, numerous prototypes were tested with instructors to finalize a rod design with 9m and 7-piece construction, setting it apart from previous designs. This new lightweight flex rod, named Aero Driver, offers smoother bends, greater casting power, and improved control.
Power Beyond Expectations The Aero Driver surpasses traditional "H Rank" expectations, offering immense power despite the lower hardness rating. The power it stores during the flex is what sets it apart. Unlike H rank rods that measure strength by a static load at a fixed angle, the Aero Driver’s flex builds its power while bending deeply into the midsection, offering an explosive, dynamic action that makes it stand out. Even with an H2.5 rating, the rod’s power is comparable to a rod rated much higher.
Strength Lies in Flexibility According to expert fishermen like Toshiaki Saruwatari, Tsuyoshi Ozawa, and Tadashi Sakamoto, the power of the Aero Driver exceeds its H rank, making it a suitable tool even for larger fish. This power comes from its ability to bend deeply, creating a distinctive strength that can lift heavy fish with ease.
By emphasizing deep, fluid bending action, Aero Driver successfully combines power and sensitivity for a rod that performs beyond expectations, giving you more strength and flexibility in your fishing.
Features
G Cross Protector: The joint area is the part of the rod that experiences the most strain during a fight. The G Cross Protector significantly reduces the risk of damage while giving the ferrule a sharp, refined look.
Metal Top Plug: The metal top plug provides added durability and a sleek, polished finish to the rod’s top section.
Butt Cap with Badge: The butt cap features a badge, enhancing the rod's overall aesthetic appeal and providing additional durability.
Tip Section: The tip section is designed for sensitivity and precision, contributing to a responsive and smooth fishing experience.
The new lightweight midsection flex series is designed for flexibility, lightness, and effortless hook-setting. It blends lightness, suppleness, and power that builds as it bends, offering strength beyond the H rank. This series delivers smooth, automatic bends that follow every tension, ideal for aggressive fishing styles like trolling. While the rod flexes gracefully, it maintains a firm core, providing resilience and absorbing direct loads from rod tension. The Aerodriver contributes to a thrilling and exciting fishing experience with more consistent hook-setting.
