Shimano Zodias Travel Rods

New for 2023, the Shimano Zodias Travel Rod takes your angling experience to the next level. Recently upgraded with Shimano's unique Carbon Monocoque Butt, this rod delivers unmatched sensitivity and finesse. The travel-friendly series boasts Hi Power X Blanks and is equipped with premium FUJI Stainless Steel K Guides, complemented by Alconite + SiC Tip Inserts. Available in both baitcasting and light spinning configurations, this rod is an essential addition for traveling anglers.

Features:

• Carbon Monocoque: Carbon Monocoque grip is a carbon-molded grip that is lightweight with high sensitivity, transferring even the smallest vibration to an angler’s hand. The Carbon Monocoque Grip increases sensitivity by 30% compared to traditional rod handles and utilises a hollow structure that eliminates unnecessary parts of the rear grip to improve weight reduction and vibration transmission.
• Hi-Power X: Hi-Power X construction uses diagonally-wrapped carbon tape to form an array of "X" shapes on the rod blank's outermost layer. 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. This manufacturing process allows Shimano to adjust these wraps during construction for precise actions, enhanced overall strength and added twist resistance. In short, Hi-Power X construction delivers sharp and crisp rod control for the angler.
• Ci4+: Ci4 is a Shimano original material reinforced with carbon fiber that is lighter and has a higher strength than conventional resin material. Ci4+ is an advanced version of the original Ci4 material and is 2.5x more rigid than its predecessor. While improving lightness and rigidity, reel bodies, rotors and reel seats built with Ci4+ are further reduced in size and weight.