Shimano Biocraft XR Fly Big Bug/SW Single Handed Fly Rod

The Biocraft XR series consists of the most technologically advanced fly rods ever produced by Shimano including the so-called Biocraft XR Fly Big Bug. This saltwater-resistant streamer rod offers an outstanding value for money. Due to a great all-round performance, it is suitable for many types of fishing – whether you want to target pike or large saltwater species!

This modern rod has a Biofibre blank that incorporates the best Shimano technologies. It is made of a Nano carbon sheet which is connected to the organic Biofibres via the innovative HPC (High Pressure Carbon) technology. This complex manufacturing process minimizes imperfections which makes the blank extremely resilient. In addition, the so-called Diaflash technology provides a direct power transmission while casting and fighting fish. Therefore, this rod combines lightness with an impressive power reserve, which allows you to fight very strong saltwater species. Further, its fast action with very powerful casting properties allows you to reach great distances with ease – even when casting very large and weighted flies. This is a real advantage, especially when fishing for pike or large saltwater species. In fact, this rod is built with saltwater-resistant components that are suitable for these demanding environments. Summarized, it has high-quality Fuji SIC stripping guides, Seaguide snake guides and a reliable Seaguide AFS reel seat that will hold your reel in place – no matter what.

In short: The Shimano Biocraft XR Fly Big Bug is a true workhorse. This powerful and yet responsive fly rod offers a fantastic performance that no one would have expected at this price. Therefore, it’s a great choice for price-conscious fly fishermen in search of a versatile and saltwater-resistant streamer rod!

Details:

• Modern streamer rod with an outstanding value for money
• Fast action with very powerful casting properties – it will easily deliver very large and weighted flies!
• Lightweight Biofibre blank with the best Shimano technologies
• Nano Sheet technology: A significantly stronger and lighter blank made of a Nano carbon sheet with a special weave. This structure makes it possible to use a low amount of resin which is spread into very small nano particles throughout the sheet. This creates an impressive combination of lightness, strength and responsiveness.
• Innovative HPC (High Pressure Carbon) technology: This is a process which creates stronger, more responsive blanks. High pressure is applied to the blank surface during curing (heating) which evenly distributes the resin through the carbon fibre matrix. This process creates a much stronger, more consistent blank without imperfections.
• Diaflash technology: a proven way of constructing a rod that provides a direct power transmission while casting and fighting fish
• High-quality Fuji SIC stripping guides and Seaguide snake guides for minimum friction and high line speeds
• Reliable Seaguide AFS reel seat with double locking screw and a modern design
• Comfortable full-wells handle with fighting butt made of cork (#8) or the so-called Winn Grip material for maximum grip while fighting big fish (#10 and #12)
• 4-piece design
• Supplied with a nice velvet rod sock and a rod tube