Designed by Ian Miller, the Shimano World Stage rods were built with quality in mind, featuring high strength Toray carbon blanks prepared with a unique 3 layer process to increase the strength while minimising weight. The X wrap construction furthers the strength and responsiveness of the blank and also minimises twist under load, leaving you with a very high performing battle-ready rod.

Another huge feature are the guides - Fuji titanium K guides with silicone rings - the frames are super strong and light, and the rings are smooth and heat resistive, allowing smoother casts and much less wear on your line.

Pair these features with the brilliant cosmetics and ergonomic custom EVA grips and Fuji real seats, and you have yourself a rod range of the highest quality.