Shimano Genpu XT 201PG Backbone Baitcaster Left Hand Combo 7ft 2-5kg 2pc

Set the bar higher this season

The Shimano Genpu XT 201PG Backbone Baitcaster Left Hand Combo is a tough and versatile combo that's great for Trout and Salmon fishing. With high-end features such as Shimano's S-ARB bearings and a Super Free spool the Shimano Genpu 200PG is a pleasure to use and own. And what's more, it's paired up with the durable and fast-acting Backbone Elite Rod. Compact, durable and feature-packed, this combo's all you need to get your next trophy catch!

The Reel
The new Shimano Genpu XT 201PG Left Hand Baitcaster Reel is developed to take on a wide variety of boat fishing applications such as Engetsu Slider, Wonderfall Jig, BottomShip and Lucanus fishing. The aim was to engineer a powerful baitcaster reel yet still maintain lightness in the hand and the Shimano Genpu XT family covers the brief without fault. The 200PG comes with a power handle and EVA knob for angler comfort.

Super Free
The Super Free bearing-supported pinion gear system (SF) was designed to eliminate friction on the spool shaft during the cast. In standard baitcasting reels, when the clutch bar is pressed down, the pinion gear is freed and can actually drag on the spool shaft, creating friction and limiting the length of the cast. With SF, the pinion gear is supported by a ball bearing and when the clutch is disengaged the pinion hear and spool shaft are kept in precise alignment. The result is zero friction on the spool shaft for increased freespool.

Shielded Anti-Reverse Bearings
These bearings have been through the same process as the A-RB bearings, but feature shields on both sides of the bearings that reduce the possibility of salt or sand inhibiting the bearings' rotation.

The Rod
The favourite Backbone series of rods just got an overhaul. The new Shimano Backbone Overhead Baitcaster Rod is now stronger than ever, with a higher quality blank, good quality componentry and a new slick design that is bound to please.

Graphite Blank
Utilising high quality graphite sheets rolled on custom designed mandrels, a sensitive yet extremely lightweight performance fishing blank is created.

Graphite Composite
Rod blanks combining both graphite and fibreglass materials in a particular manner can create a blank with characteristics that are best of both worlds, making a rod that has fibreglass robustness with the power of graphite.

Shimano Genpu XT 201PG Left Hand Baitcaster Reel Features:

• Super Free bearing-supported pinion gear
• Shielded ARB Bearings
• Power handle and EVA knob

Shimano Genpu XT 201PG Left Hand Baitcaster Reel Specifications:

• Product Code: 20GNPXT201PG
• Model: 201PG
• Gear Ratio: 5.5:1
• Max Drag: 5.0kg
• Weight: 190g
• Line Capacity (Braid): 1.5-260, 2-200, 3-130
• Line Capacity (Mono): 3-150, 4-110
• Retrieve per crank: 59
• Handle length: 55cm
• Bearings: 1/1

Shimano Backbone Overhead Baitcaster Rod Features:

• Graphite blank
  
• Graphite composite
  
• SEA guides
  

Shimano Backbone Overhead Baitcaster Rod Specifications:

• Model: BB702C25
  
• Length: 7ft
  
• Pieces: 2
  
• Line weight: 2-5kg
  
• Lure weight: N/A
  
• Blank: Carbon
  
• Butt assembly: Cork
  
• Guide: SEA Guides