A clear soft action with a lightness that hides a deep richness. The refined appearance, proudly bearing the prestigious "Special Production" title, is a graceful bamboo reel seat. Generally, enjoying the weightiness of a traditional bamboo rod requires physical endurance and careful handling. Shimano, recognizing the demand for a rod that combines the lightness of carbon material with the feel of traditional fishing, has created a rod that allows you to enjoy the high-level performance of Takoyama-style fishing with ease. This is the "Clear Soft Action" Special Production Irohana. The clearness is expressed in the high operability felt in every fishing motion. With a slim, flexible build and the ability to react quickly without delay, this rod is particularly suited for techniques like "katsuke" fishing, where you can fish multiple times without worrying about line breaks. Despite its soft action, it is designed to handle large fish, featuring the Spiral X Core and Strength Joint for improved power transfer. This allows you to fight larger fish without losing control, smoothly landing them in the net.
FEATURES
Soft Twill Grip II The "Soft Twill Grip II" features a small butt cap and wraps the twill weave around the contact area between the rod and hand. This design not only ensures direct transmission of the rod's feel but also alleviates discomfort at the grip during use.
Tough Lilian The lilian is a critical part that connects the rod to the line and bears significant load. Shimano has developed a "Tough Lilian" that resists degradation from ultraviolet rays while maintaining traditional strength. After UV degradation tests, this lilian demonstrated more than three times the wear strength compared to conventional ones (based on Shimano’s tests).
Power Joint (Chikara Futsu) The "Power Joint" combines the appearance of natural bamboo with ultra-realistic, three-dimensional bamboo node-like finishes. Made from carbon and with fibers set at a 45-degree angle to reduce twisting, it provides exceptional strength, much like the robust joints of natural bamboo. The Power Joint embodies "strength."
Bamboo-Colored Tip Connector Area The "tip connector area," which is hidden when the rod is assembled, features bamboo-colored accents to enhance the visual appeal and delight of the user. This attention to detail embodies the pursuit of the ideal rod for anglers of the Herabuna style.
Engraved Reel Seat Cap This feature adds a touch of elegance with an engraved reel seat cap, emphasizing the attention to detail in the craftsmanship of the rod.
Dual-Layer Rod Bag (with Butt Cap Storage Pocket) The rod comes with a dual-layer bag that has a special pocket for storing the butt cap. This rod bag is embroidered with the Shimano logo for added sophistication.
