BASS RODS

Shimano engineered the flagship Terez BW series of offshore rods with guidance from tournament-winning captains to perform at the highest level. The comprehensive series comprises rods built to conquer any offshore species with models specifically designed for high-speed trolling, slow trolling, deep-dropping, swordfishing, bottom fishing, or live-bait fishing.

Shimano constructed the Terez BW blanks utilizing premium rod technologies — Hi-Power X, Spiral X and UD Glass blank construction — to create the best-in-class durability and feel for the offshore environment. This combination of rod technologies increases the structural rigidity of the rods so that they remain true under load while enabling anglers to efficiently transfer power through the blank for improved performance when targeting hard-fighting game fish.

The Terez BW series features premium componentry with Winthrop, Fuji and Aftco guides for battle-tested performance. Slick Butt models incorporate Fuji DPS-H reel seats while Uni-Butt models are sold as blade-only, allowing anglers to customize each rod to meet their personal preferences.

Shimano engineered the flagship Terez BW series of offshore rods with guidance from tournament-winning captains to perform at the highest level. The comprehensive series comprises rods built to conquer any offshore species with models specifically designed for high-speed trolling, slow trolling, deep-dropping, swordfishing, bottom fishing, or live-bait fishing. Shimano constructed the Terez BW blanks utilizing premium rod technologies — Hi-Power X, Spiral X and UD Glass blank construction — to create the best-in-class durability and feel for the offshore environment.

This combination of rod technologies increases the structural rigidity of the rods so that they remain true under load while enabling anglers to efficiently transfer power through the blank for improved performance when targeting hard-fighting game fish. The Terez BW series features premium componentry with Winthrop, Fuji and Aftco guides for battle-tested performance. Slick Butt models incorporate Fuji DPS-H reel seats while Uni-Butt models are sold as blade-only, allowing anglers to customize each rod to meet their personal preferences.

Synonymous with performance, the redesigned line of Zodias rods incorporate Carbon Monocoque technology passed down from Shimano’s elite series of rods that set the industry standard for sensitivity. Zodias rods couple a 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 an angler’s hand. Shimano’s 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.

Synonymous with bass fishing excellence, the newly revamped Shimano Zodias B series raises the bar with a refined blank and updated cosmetics, while continuing to showcase the cutting-edge technologies that define its celebrated legacy. At the core is Hi-Power X, a carbon-wrapped blank construction that increases rigidity and twist resistance for sharper hooksets, longer casts, and better control under load.

The Carbon Monocoque Grip, crafted from hollow carbon material, enhances vibration transmission for heightened sensitivity, allowing anglers to feel structure, lure movement, and subtle bites with precision. Paired with the CI4+ reel seat, made from Shimano’s lightweight, high-strength carbon-infused polymer, Zodias delivers a seamless connection between angler and lure. Now expanded with 11 new models, the Zodias lineup offers even more technique-specific versatility — including BFS, strolling, power, and swimbait specific models.