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Shimano Squidgies were a revelation when they hit the soft plastics market over a decade ago. While it’s been a long time coming, Shimano has finally developed a fishing rod series designed specifically for their most famous of fishing lures.
The Shimano Squidgies Rods are for sale now at the fishing tackle shop. There’s not an application, inshore at least, that these brilliant rod designs don’t cover.
From bream to bass, trout and sooties, to whiting, yellowbelly, flatties and more. If it lives in the rivers and estuaries, there’s a Shimano Squidgies Fishing Rod built for the purpose. It doesn’t matter whether your land-based or afloat, there’s a selection of Shimano Squidgies Rods for sale that will suit most of your inshore applications.
Sports anglers that like chasing near-shore reef species such as snapper will love the heavier options in the series.
A sharp eye will tell just by looking, that these rods are performance-driven. Fuji K Fazlite guides deal beautifully with line management and the demands of countless casts over a fishing session.
The T45 blank construction is finely tuned and incredibly powerful. So light, Shimano Squidgies Rods behave more as an extension of your casting arm.
Features and Specifications
| Model | Main Use | Length | Line Class | Cast Weight | Suggested Reel Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6102SPL | Lake, River & Light Inshore | 6ft 10 inches | 2-4Kg | 3-8 grams | 2000-2500 |
| 622BSP | Heavy inshore, Barra, Snapper | 6ft 2 inches | 5-8Kg | 10-30 grams | 4000-5000 |
| 682ESTH | Lake, River, Light-med inshore | 6ft 8 inches | 3-6Kg | 6-20 grams | 2500-3000 |
| 702SPUL | Lake, River, Ultra Light inshore | 7ft | 1-3Kg | 1-5 grams | 1000-2000 |
| 702SWSPM | Heavy inshore, Barra, Snapper, light offshore | 7ft | 4-8Kg | 10-35 grams | 2500-4000 |
| 732ESTM | Lake, River & Light Inshore | 7ft 3 inches | 2-5Kg | 5-20 grams | 2000-2500 |
| 752SWSPH | Heavy inshore- med offshore | 7ft 5 inches | 8-12Kg | 10-45 grams | 5000 |
| 792LCS | Light Inshore, Long cast | 7ft 9 inches | 1-5Kg | 1-5 grams | 1000-2500 |
Shimano Squidgies Rods Buying Guide
For those finesse anglers looking for pure sport, the ultra-light 792LCS and 7022SPUL will deliver for bream and whiting in the salt through to rainbows in the fresh.
Our best sellers are models 6102SPL, 682ESTH and 732ESTM. Why we sell so many of these models is due to the fact they are quite versatile. Either of these three models is Ideal for many saltwater and freshwater fish targets including bream, whiting and flathead through to bass, redfin, yellowbelly or trout. They’re perfect for all light-medium fishing styles in lakes, rivers or dams.
Anglers chasing barra, mangrove jack, fingermark, saratoga, snapper or soapy jew will appreciate either of the models 662BSP or 702SWSPM, especially when matched to a 4000-5000 sized Shimano spinning reel.
The 752SWSPH will be ideal for chasing a larger class of flatty, jewfish or snapper. The 682ESTH is for casting a larger soft plastic from the bank in a determined hunt for bass.
We’re sure you recognise already, that the Shimano Squidgies Rods provide options far too numerous to mention. Safe to say, your inshore soft plastic application is covered with a Shimano Squidgies Rod.
- Model: Shimano Squidgies Fishing Rod
- Core material – High Modulus graphite – T45
- Super-sensitive and ideal for fishing with soft plastic fishing lures, hardbody or blades.
- 2pc Fishing Rod construction (Splits in half)
- Type: Spin
- Grip: Camo Full length
- Guides: Fuji K Fazlite model
Note: Multiple images on this listing are generic and for illustration only. Price is for one single rod only. Slight differences may occur between models.
Benefits
- While crafted to suit the Squidgy range, the rods are brilliant for the full gamut of soft plastics in your lure collection.
- The high modulus T45 blank delivers with power and responsiveness while keeping a super-lightweight feel. Casting manners are outstanding.
- The Fuji guides ensure excellent line management. A must when you’re casting countless times during a session.
- An ideal soft plastics lure rod, whether you fish from your boat, kayak or the bank.
The Shimano Squidgies Rods perform every bit as good as they look. If you’re a soft plastics specialist in the salt, the fresh or both, you need a selection of Shimano Squidgies Rods in your arsenal. Shimano Squidgies Rods are priced affordably, so you can buy one or go all out and purchase a range to cover several of your applications.
