Description

Synonymous with performance, the redesigned line of Shimano Zodias Spinning Rodsincorporate Carbon Monocoque technology passed down from Shimanos elite series of rods that set the industry standard for sensitivity. For 2020, Zodias rods couple the hollow Carbon Monocoque Grip into a CI4+ reel seat to achieve up to 30% more sensitivity than conventionally constructed models, ultimately transmitting vibration from underwater structure, lure action or bites into the palm of anglers hand. Shimanos Hi-Power X technology lies at the heart of Zodias rods and benefits anglers by increasing the transfer of energy through the rod for enhanced accuracy and casting distance as well as reduced blank twist for better control when fighting fish.

Features:

• Carbon Monocoque Grip
• Hi-Power X
• CI4+ Reel Seat
• Fuji K Alconite Guides
• Fuji K SiC Tip
• EVA Mid Grip

CARBON MONOCOQUE GRIP
Carbon 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.

CI4+ REEL SEAT
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. The use of CI4+ for the reel seat increases sensitivity and reduces weight while also delivering remarkable rigidity for perfect reel fixation and better rod efficiency.

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.

MODEL NUMBER

GRIP MATERIAL

LURE RATING

BLANK MATERIAL

POWER

FOREGRIP LENGTH

PIECES

GUIDE TYPE

LENGTH

ACTION

ZDS69MA

Carbon Monocoque

3/16-1/2

Hi-Power X

Medium

1

1

Fuji Alconite + SiC Tip

6’9″

Fast

ZDS69MHA

Carbon Monocoque

1/4-3/4

Hi-Power X

Medium Heavy

1

1

Fuji Alconite + SiC Tip

6’9″

Fast

ZDS69MLA

Carbon Monocoque

1/8-7/16

Hi-Power X

Medium Light

1

1

Fuji Alconite + SiC Tip

6’9″

Fast

ZDS70LA

Carbon Monocoque

3/32-3/8

Hi-Power X

Light

1

1

Fuji Alconite + SiC Tip

7’0″

Fast

ZDS70MA

Carbon Monocoque

3/16-1/2

Hi-Power X

Medium

1

1

Fuji Alconite + SiC Tip

7’0″

Fast

ZDS70MHA

Carbon Monocoque

1/4-3/4

Hi-Power X

Medium Heavy

1

1

Fuji Alconite + SiC Tip

7’0″

Fast

ZDS70MLA

Carbon Monocoque

1/8-7/16

Hi-Power X

Medium Light

1

1

Fuji Alconite + SiC Tip

7’0″

Fast

ZDS76LA

Carbon Monocoque

3/32-3/8

Hi-Power X

Light

1

1

Fuji Alconite + SiC Tip

7’6″

Moderate Fast

Oversize shipping fee may apply! Especially with 8′ and longer single piece rods.

All Rods are packaged with extreme care!

Being fisherman ourselves we take pride in not having rods break during shipping, to ensure they’ll be enjoyed and fished. We make sure every rod is wrapped tightly with bubble wrap in the crucial areas and are suspended in a thick rod tube, to keep from being crushed or banged around.