Shimano's international range of specimen rods are available with single leg and double leg guides to fulfil the needs of different anglers. Single leg guides offer the best possible action, double leg guides the strongest construction. The rods feature super slim powerful blanks with good casting ability, whilst retaining that all important fish-playing action.
AEROCAST SPECIMEN
SPEEDMASTER AX SPECIMEN
BEASTMASTER AX SPECIMEN
In terms of style, action and performance there is very little to compare with this striking new range, built on tried and trusted XT60 plus Biofibre put-over blanks. The minimalist, low diameter reel seat compliments the ergonomic split butt handle with tactile Duplon rear grip whilst the awesome Oxblood coloured lacquered blank features ceramic Shimano Hardlite guides throughout. Available in both single and double leg
models, with spod, marker and even 4pc variants to choose from, the new
Beastmaster Specimen offers a rod to suit most needs.
BEASTMASTER SPECIMEN CORK
Although it is our least expensive "custom" rod, no corners have been cut in producing this great all round big fish rod. Available in 4 test curves, there is a model to suit your needs whatever you fish for. The put over blank is constructed from XT60 + Biofibre and fitted with double leg low ceramic Shimano Hardlite whilst the full length Portuguese cork handle features a Shimano graphite DPS pipe reel seat.
FORCEMASTER AX SPECIMEN
CATANA BX SPECIMEN
VENGEANCE SPECIMEN
VENGEANCE SPECIMEN CORK
Cork handles are making a comeback on the specimen carp scene, but few if any will rival our new Vengeance rods. Geofibre-powered blanks with Shimano reel seats and hardlite guides figure on all three models – 1.75lb, 2.75 and 3lb test curve. The first is 13ft and the stronger two are 12ft.
ALIVIO CX SPECIMEN