The commercial range of rods have built up something of a cult following over the last few years, and are now used by many of the top UK and European match anglers. They are designed to produce the best possible action, which they achieve by having additional tapered extensions (not parallel softer
extensions), and one piece quiver top sections. 2011 sees the introduction of two new ranges - a revamped Beastmaster and the flagship Speedmaster range. Each rod has been refined over countless pre-production samples to produce a finished product perfectly suited to its intended style of fishing.
Feeder Rods – Red Rod Band
The Commercial range of feeder rods have built up a loyal following, and these three models for 2010 look set to be no different. The range starts off with quite possibly the ultimate commercial angler's tool - the iconic 9-11. Not only does this rod have the multi length facility, but it also features a one piece top section (2 Supplied with Beastmaster, 3 with Speedmaster), which gives you an unsurpassed playing action once a fish is hooked.
The 11' length is Steve Ringer's rod of choice when it comes to method feeder fishing on small commercial waters. Drop the rod down to 9' and it becomes the ideal tool for those tight swims in summer, and a perfect winter bomb rod in a match where every fish needs to count.
The 11'6 feeder has been specifically designed for the angler who wants a little bit more in terms of distance than the 9-11 can offer.
The 11'6 also has a bit more in terms of back bone, which means that it can handle Carp to double figures with ease.
The 12'6 Beastmaster commercial distance feeder has been designed specifically for the long range method. This tactic is now becoming the norm on a number of different larger venues, and is one rod which you can certain of helping to go the distance... and more.
The Speedmaster comes at 12ft with a ringless 1ft extension that can be added while fishing just to get that extra yardage if needed.
Team either up with the Ultegra 4500 XTB reel, and put quite simply, you have the ultimate long range feeder set up which allows you to put yards on the anglers around you.
Some would call that an unfair advantage, we would say it's all about using the right rod for the job, and with the Shimano Beastmaster feeder range we feel we have all the bases covered.
• BMBX911CFDR • BMBX116CFDR • BMBX126CDFDR • SM911CFDR • SM116CFDR • SM1213CFDR
Pellet Rods – Yellow Rod Band
Pellet waggler fishing has become the tactic of the last few years, and we at Shimano have come up with two rods for the job. Firstly the multi length 9-11 which, when assembled at 9', gives you the perfect rod for those swims where space is tight and the fish are just out of pole range. At 11', it's a rod that really can cope with anything that is put in front of it in terms of fish size. The 11'6 offers that little bit more in terms of casting distance, whilst also having a little bit more in the locker in terms of power to cope with those bigger commercial water Carp. The fact that the 11'6 is Steve Ringer's number one choice for waters such as Boddington and Earlswood says a lot about just what this rod is capable of. Put quite simply there's nothing the 11'6 can't do.
• BMBX911CP • BMBX116CP • SM911CP • SM116CP
Heavy Action – Green Rod Band
With Carp getting bigger and bigger in commercial fisheries across the country, no range would be complete without a 12' power float rod. This rod is ideal for everything from heavy splasher waggler work, to dealing with conventional float work for big Carp in the margins. The clue to what this rod is capable of is in the name. The Power Pellet has bags of strength, so if you have a water with good sized Carp then this is the ideal rod for you. The Twin Power is an extremely versatile rod which, as its name suggests, comes with two top sections. The first is a looks like a standard float top, but this is no ordinary section because it features a test curve of 1.75lb, and is specifically designed for fishing the bagging waggler. The second top is a feeder top, and again it carries bags of power with method feeder and big fish in mind. This is the ideal rod for the angler who doesn't want to compromise in terms of quality but wants one rod that can do it all. The Beastmaster Twin Power truly is that rod.
• BMBX12CPP – POWER PELLET (Power 12ft float)• BMBX12CTP – TWIN POWER
