Chasing tuna, GTs, spanish mackerel, or any other hard-hitting, fast-running fish off the top? These are quality Shimano combos designed for just that, with options on a 14000 sized Spheros SW or Saragosa SWA to suit your needs. The Jewel Heavy Travel Topwater Spin Rod is a 5-piece purpose built stick bait rod, the PE 8 model is perfectly matched with the 14000 sized reel and the super thin and smooth PE 6 (80lb) 8-carrier reef camo braid that blends into the water.
Combo Includes:
- Shimano Jewel 8'0 5pce PE8 Heavy Travel Topwater Spin Rod (RRP $229)
- Dog Tooth Fluidcast X8 Reef Camo Braid PE6 80lb 300m (RRP $69.99)
- Daiwa BG MQ 14000-H Reel (RRP $359) OR Shimano Saragosa SWA 14000XG Reel (RRP $485)
Shimano Jewel 8'0 5pce PE8 Heavy Travel Topwater Spin Rod
An affordable yet still quality stick baiting rod is hard to find, but the Shimano Jewel is just that. Featuring a T45 graphite blank to produce a lightweight yet strong rod with a fast blank recovery and response. This 5pce travel rod is heavy-duty and ready for for hard-hitting topwater action. Featuring Fuji K Stainless Alconite guides, full length EVA grips, and a sleek black and white cosmetic.
Features & Specs:
- Spiral X Construction
- Hi-Power X carbon wrap
- Tapered front grips
- Fuji Stainless Alconite guides with SiC tip, and Fuji reel seat
- 8ft 2in (2.49m)
- Max 150g cast weight
- 5-piece rod
Daiwa BG MQ 14000-H Reel
A game changer in terms of heavy-duty saltwater reels, the BG MQ combines a range of features to produce a reasonably lightweight reel that packs a serious punch and has the drag capability to back it up. The MQ body minimises saltwater intrusion massively and enhances overall body strength and rigidity. The drag has been improved in terms of smoothness and its maximum capacity. Casting performance has also been improved with the implementation of the Long Cast ABS spool, which improves line flow from the spool.
Features:
- Monocoque Body (MQ)
- ATD Automatic Tournament Drag
- Aluminium Body
- Tough Digigear
- Air Rotor
- Solid screw in handle
- Long Cast ABS
- Wirebail
- Perfect Line Stopper
Specs:
- Max Drag - 15kg
- Bearings - 6+1
- Weight - 640g
- Gear Ratio - 5.7:1
- Retrieve per crank - 122cm
Shimano Saragosa SWA 14000XG Reel
Packed with upgrades over the previous models to deliver great cranking power and unmatched durability, the Shimano Saragosa SWA makes sure no other reel compares at this price point. The Saragosa SWA range incorporates top-tier Shimano technologies such as X-Protect, X-Ship, Hagane Body, and Hagane gear into its lightweight compact body for supreme durability and strength in the offshore elements. Drawing upon the Stella SWC, Infinity Drive is included and provides improved pinion gear support which translates to greater and smoother cranking power. The newly designed compact body has been engineered to reduce the weight across the entire series, improving the reels handling and balance. The X-Protect water resistance system improves the line roller durability to an IPX8 standard. Built for big fish in extreme conditions, the Shimano Saragosa SWA Reel will continue to push the boundaries. The range features 8 models to suit all anglers' offshore requirements.
Features:
- Cross Carbon Drag
- Infinity Drive
- Hagane Gear
- Hagane Body
- XShip
- XProtect
- S A-RB Bearings
- Rigid Support Drag
- ARC Spool
- One-Piece Bail
Specs:
- Max Drag - 15kg
- Bearings - 5+1
- Weight - 700g
- Gear Ratio - 6.2:1
- Retrieve per crank - 134cm
Dog Tooth Fluidcast X8 Reef Camo Braid PE6 80lb 300m
The Dog Tooth Fluidcast X8 Reef Camo Braid is an 8-carrier braid that changes colour from dark blue to light every 10-20cm so fish can't fix on a solid color. Designed for use in saltwater reef and blue water environments, this braid is a terrific low-vis option. Being 8 carrier braid it's also incredibly smooth, round and thin, so it casts extremely well and runs freely through the guides even under tension. Dog Tooth Fluidcast X8 Reef Camo Braid also incorporates 'HS' technology. The 'HS' means 'high stitches', which comes from a new manufacturing technique that applies both heat & tension resulting in a smoother braid with a much more consistent breaking strain and better knot strength. Dog Tooth Fluidcast XT 8 Braid is also impregnated with Teflon to minimise wear and friction - which means better casts - plus stops water soaking to keep the line at its maximum performance level for longer. If you're chasing fish along the reef, off the rocks or even out of the boat in blue water and you're looking for a high-performance braid, the Dog Tooth Fluidcast X8 Reef Camo Braid is a fantastic option for you.