Description

The Shimano Zodias Casting Pack Rod is the take-it-anywhere version of the company’s redesigned elite series of rods so that you can travel easily with it no matter where you’re going or how! The five-piece rod blank features the same Shimano Carbon Monocoque grip coupled with a CI4+ reel seat and Hi-Power X technologies as others in the Zodias collection. Carbon Monocoque technology transmits vibrations from underwater structures, lure action, or fish strikes directly into the palm of your hand for enhanced sensitivity through the grip and reel seat while Hi-Power X fabrication increases casting distance and accuracy. (It helps reduce blank twist for better control when fighting that lunker, too)! The pack rod is perfect for day hikes or that free time on the road during a workweek. There’s always time for bass fishing! Be at the ready with the Shimano Zodias Casting Pack Rod! CI4+ Reel SeatCI4 is a Shimano original material reinforced with carbon fiber. It is lighter and has a higher strength than conventional resin material. CI4+ is an advanced version of the original CI4 material. This highly technical material is 2.5 times more rigid than CI4 and is used in Shimano reel seats to increase sensitivity and to reduce weight. Use of CI4+ for the reel seat also delivers remarkable rigidity for perfect reel fixation which results in better rod efficiency.Hi-Power XIn Hi-Power X construction, the blanks outermost layer is diagonally wrapped with carbon tape, which forms an array of X shapes. The width of the tape, its winding angle and the part of the rod being wrapped are fine-tuned according to the target fish species. The flexibility allows Shimano to adjust these wraps during construction for precise actions, enhanced overall strength and added twist resistance. Hi-Power X construction delivers sharp and crisp rod control by the angler.Carbon Monocoque GripCarbon Monocoque grip is a carbon-molded grip that is lightweight with high sensitivity, transferring even the smallest vibration to an anglers hand. The Carbon Monocoque Grip increases sensitivity by 30% compared to traditional rod handles and utilizes a hollow structure that eliminates unnecessary parts of the rear grip to improve weight reduction and vibration transmission.Fuji K Alconite guidesFuji K SiC tipEVA mid grip Please note: This item is not available for order outside of the United States.