Shimano Aerlex H Surf Tubular Rod

Description

The Shimano Aerlex H Surf 4.50m Tubular is a distance-focused surf rod aimed at anglers who want capable casting performance without moving into top-end competition tackle. At 4.50m (14ft 9in) it offers plenty of leverage, making it suited to punching large baits and heavy leads out beyond the third breaker on open Atlantic or North Sea beaches. The tubular tip is built for power rather than sensitivity, holding firm in heavy tides and transferring energy efficiently through the cast. The rod is built on a full carbon blank with Shimano's Diaflash technology, a diagonal carbon wrap on the lower section that resists twisting under the pressure of a power cast. By keeping the blank from rotating, it directs more of the energy you put in forward into the lead, which translates into straighter, longer casts. The fast action tubular tip is hollow and rigid rather than hybrid, so it will not fold in heavy weather and provides the backbone needed to set a hook at 100 yards and beyond. Low Rider guides with Shimano Concept O ceramic inserts reduce line friction and help prevent tangles when using braided lines or thin monofilament with tapered leaders. Hardware includes a Fuji DPS reel seat, positioned on the blank to give maximum leverage for the continental casting style, and Fuji stainless steel guide frames for corrosion resistance in saltwater. Despite the length, the three-piece construction breaks down for easy transport in a standard car or rod holdall. A typical scenario for this rod is a steep shingle beach in winter, casting a 6oz (170g) grip lead and a large squid bait into a headwind to reach a deep gully. The extra length helps clear a high shore break, the Diaflash-reinforced blank gives confidence to commit fully to the cast, and the tubular tip stays stable in the wind once the rod is in the rest, registering only when a fish takes. - Model: Aerlex H Surf Tubular (ALXS450225T) - Length: 4.50m (14ft 9in) - Sections: 3-Piece - Transport Length: 158cm - Casting Weight: Up to 225g (Approx. 8oz) - Blank Technology: Full Carbon + Diaflash - Tip Type: Tubular (Hollow/Power) - Guides: Low Rider (Concept O) - Reel Seat: Fuji DPS