Shimano 24 Poison Adrena Casting Rod

Description

The Shimano 24 Poison Adrena Casting 174HLM is a specialised casting rod built for hard bait and large moving bait applications. The HLM (Heavy Low Modulus) designation sets it apart within the Adrena lineup: rather than the ultra-stiff, high-modulus carbon used in jig rods, this model uses a specific carbon blend to produce a more forgiving regular-fast action, suiting medium swimbaits, large crankbaits and chatterbaits. At 7'4", the rod offers considerable casting distance and line control, while the 1+1 piece handle joint design keeps the blank as a single piece of carbon, preserving an uninterrupted curve that helps keep treble hooks pinned in aggressive predators. - Model Code: 24PADRNC174HLM - Length: 7'4" (2.24m) - Casting Weight: 14-56g (Approx. 1/2oz - 2oz) - Sections: 1+1 Piece (Handle Joint / Detachable Butt) - Blank Material: Spiral X Core + Low Modulus/High Modulus Hybrid - Handle Type: New 2024 Full Carbon Monocoque - Reel Seat: Perfection Reel Seat CI4+ XT - Guide Type: Premium X-Guides + Fuji Titanium SiC - Transport Length: Approx. 191cm - Action: Regular-Fast (Low Modulus Finesse) - Low Modulus Carbon Blend: The "LM" in the name indicates the use of low-modulus carbon in the tip and mid-section. This gives the rod a slightly softer feel compared to other Adrenas, allowing fish to fully inhale moving baits before the rod loads up. This significantly reduces the chance of pulling hooks out of a fish's mouth. - 1+1 Piece Design: By joining the rod at the handle, the blank remains a single piece of carbon. This is crucial for a rod with a regular-fast action, as it allows for a seamless bend from tip to butt, maximising both casting energy and fish-playing security. - Spiral X Core and UBD: Despite the softer action, the rod still benefits from Spiral X Core, providing the strength and torsional rigidity needed to launch lures up to 56g with total accuracy. The Ultimate Blank Design (UBD) ensures the rod remains incredibly light for its size. - Vibration Amplification: The Full Carbon Monocoque handle acts as a resonance chamber. When using a crankbait or chatterbait, the handle vibrates intensely, allowing you to feel if the lure's action changes, alerting you immediately to a following fish or a fouled hook. - Premium Guide Train: Outfitted with Shimano's X-Guides and high-grade Fuji Titanium SiC inserts, the rod is optimised for heavy braids and fluorocarbon lines, ensuring smooth, long-distance casts every time. The 174HLM is well suited to fishing large scrounger heads or chatterbaits for big zander and pike. The 7'4" length helps pick up line quickly on the strike, while the 14-56g rating covers most popular medium-sized swimbaits and 6" soft plastics.