The toughest combo for the toughest fish
Talk about sturdy! This
Shimano Tiagra 50 A and Vortex Game
Combo is matched with strength and toughness in mind. You
get the Shimano Tiagra 50 A Game reel, which was made to take on
tough fish in a tough saltwater environment and uses the thickest
aluminium on the market to create its metal frame. The other half
of this combo is a dynamic and versatile rod designed for NZ
fishing conditions. The Vortex Overhead Rod features a Power-Carbon
blank specially designed to take the knocks, an integrated glass
tip so as to retain sensitivity from the bite and also enhance
overall performance without compromise.
With this tough pairing, you can definitely grit your teeth and
take on the monsters!
The Reel
The
Shimano Tiagra 50 A Game Reel is geared
specifically to handle not only the fish themselves but also the
harsh saltwater environment. Perfectly suited for chasing down
Stripeys, this rod features a slightly darker, heavier gold
anodising, a newly designed Septon power handle and a drilled drag
quadrant with a drag curve that's better suited to New Zealand
conditions.
The heavier anodising makes these reels even more resistant to the
ravages of saltwater, while the click stop drag quadrant permits
more precise drag adjustments. The counterbalanced handle falls
easily to hand when striking a fish and makes winding easier during
the course of a long fight. It’s rubberised ‘tackiness’ combats
sweaty hands which, as you may well know, can be a problem during
the course of a long hard-fought fight.
Another major rule of game fishing is that the leverage you create
in a chair or stand-up harness with a big marlin, tuna or shark on
the other end of the line places a HUGE amount of pressure on the
tackle. That’s exactly why Shimano has made the Tiagra’s one piece,
machine-cut frame from a 7mm aluminium tube (the thickest on the
market). Team that up with the A-RB bearings, heavy duty stainless
steel gears, a two speed shifting mechanism and you are guaranteed
a reel that is as serious at catching fish as you are. Choose the
Shimano Tiagra 50 WA, you’ll need nothing else.
Shimano Metal Series
The Metal construction showcased in some of Shimano's finest reels
now appears throughout their line of Metal Series products. Metal
frames not only keep moving parts in precise alignment, they also
feature the use of the latest anodising, plating and painting
techniques for beautiful and durable finishes.
Anti-Rust Bearings
A-RB are made of stainless steel that has been through the A-RB
process. At least 10 times more corrosion resistant than standard
stainless steel ball bearings. Easy maintenance no-shield design
allows for easy flushing of debris and easy lubrication. Increased
bearing speed-no shield design and lighter viscosity lubrication
reduce friction and allow the bearing to spin faster and
longer.
Shimano Aluminium Cold Forged Spool
These spools provide strength and durability over diecast aluminium
or graphite spools.
2 Speed Gearing
This mechanism is designed so that gear changes are quick and easy,
even when fighting a fish. The low gear ratio used for high-power
retrieves is selected by pushing the button on the base of the
handle. Return to the high-speed ratio by sliding the release
button along the handle shank. By using two sets of gears, the
drive and pinion gears are always engaged. There is no gear meshing
during the shift.
The Rod
The
Shimano Vortex Overhead Rod is a strong,
dynamic and versatile rod that is designed to fit directly into the
KIwi lifestyle. It features a Power-carbon blank purposely designed
to take the knocks, an integrated glass tip to retain sensitivity
from the bite to the fight, and enhance overall performance without
compromise. These features allow Kiwi anglers to take full
advantage of the more traditional bait fishing techniques,
including the perfect match for the Shimano Baitrunner series. The
Shimano Vortex Overhead Rod has been designed by
kiwi fishos for kiwi fishos - it's as simple as that!
Shimano Tiagra 50 A Game Reel Features:
- Heavier gold anodising makes the reel even more resistant to
the ravages of salt water
- Click stop drag quadrant permits more precise drag
adjustments
- Counterbalanced handle falls easily to hand when striking a
fish and makes winding easier during the course of a long
fight
- Rubberised handle 'tackiness' combats sweaty palms
- Aluminium Cold Forged Spool to provide increased strength and
durability
- Anti-Rust Bearings; at least 10 times more corrosion resistant
than standard stainless steel ball bearings
- 2-Speed Gearing
Shimano Tiagra 50 A Game Reel Specifications:
- Product code: TRTI50S - TIAGRA TI-50A
- Retrieve per crank: 94/38 cm
- Bearings: 4
- Max drag: 20kg
- Mono cap: 23 kg / 548m
- Drag type: LD
- Weight: 2447g
- Gear ratio: 3.1:1, 1.3:1
Shimano Vortex Overhead Rod Features:
- Power-carbon blank
- Integrated glass tip
Shimano Vortex Overhead Rod Specifications:
- Product Code: VTX56BT2437NZ
- Pieces: 1
- Line Weight: 24-37 kg
- Lure Weight: N/A
- Blank Type: Power-Carbon
- Grip Assembly: EVA
- Length: 177 m / 5'6inch ft
- Guide Type: Zirconia guides
- Action: Medium
- Gimbal Type: Alloy Gimbal
- Reel Seat: Alloy
Shimano Tiagra 50 A Game Reel Product Schematic Sheet
