Bait jigging, which has attracted the attention of offshore anglers in recent years, including tuna jigging, involves battling large fish in waters exceeding 100 meters in depth, using heavy jigs, and engaging in head-on fights. It is a harsh world where thrills and risks coexist. Shimano's purpose in introducing full solid blanks to this jigging game, which is normally dominated by tubular rods that excel in lightness and maneuverability, was to minimize physical exhaustion and allow the angler to take the lead in thrilling fights. Full solid blanks, which can be made thinner than hollow tubular blanks for the same power, and which also have superior strength, are flexible enough to make it easy to fight with the rod held upright. By being able to maintain a stable balance without being overwhelmed by a powerful pull, it has the advantage of reducing fatigue even during long fights. However, a solid blank that focuses only on softness will have half the effect, or even the opposite effect. To create a game that gives anglers an advantage, it's essential to have a blank that eliminates the twisting and power loss that are considered weaknesses of solid blanks, while also possessing the operability and responsiveness to move the jig as intended, as well as robust recovery power. Shimano has overcome this challenge, achieving both the tenacity to bend to the extreme and the lifting power to easily bring even large fish to the surface. The Game Type J Full Bend blank, born from the culmination of Shimano's advanced technology, gives anglers confidence and creates an exciting and stress-free bait jigging experience.
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2024 Game Type J Full Bend B60-5
2024 Game Type J Full Bend B60-5
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Experience the thrill of bending and catching!
The long-awaited full-bend model of the Game Type J is finally here.
Bending the rod dramatically and going head-to-head with your target! To bring this exciting jigging game to more anglers, the Game Type J Full Bend is a full-solid rod that focuses on tenacity and reliability. The hybrid blank, with a high-strength carbon solid ToughTec∞ as the core material and the outermost layer reinforced with a High Power X full-solid structure, takes advantage of the benefits of a full-solid rod while thoroughly suppressing weaknesses such as unpleasant wobbling, twisting, and power loss. Within the outstanding torqueful bend unique to full-solid rods, it possesses a response that can handle everything from slow jerks to fast retrieves. In addition, the adoption of a flat rear grip greatly improves operability when using elbow-rest jerking. Experienced anglers, as well as those trying a full-solid rod for the first time, can firmly bounce the jig and create the jig action they want.
Full solid blanks embody angler-driven bait jigging.
High-strength materials are further reinforced. The High Power X Full Solid structure redefines the concept of solid construction.
The Game Type J Full Bend blanks utilize high-strength solid material ToughTec∞, reinforced with a hybrid design that involves layering it with carbon tape. This achieves a thinness and lightness that cannot be attained with solid material alone. Furthermore, the High Power X Full Solid structure, which reinforces the outermost layer with carbon tape in an X-shape, thoroughly suppresses the unpleasant feelings such as wobble, twisting, and power loss that are considered weaknesses of full solid rods. Torsional rigidity is greatly improved, achieving both tenacity that does not deteriorate no matter how much it is bent and core strength that does not falter even under high load. Bluefin tuna, migratory fish, hairtail, red snapper, trout, etc. This high-dimensional blank, which redefines the concept of full solid rods, offers new possibilities for tackling various targets.
The Game Type J series comprehensively covers all aspects of bait jigging.
With the introduction of the Full Bend model, the Game Type J bait jigging rod lineup has become even more powerful. The lineup, which includes the tubular Type J, the tubular Type Slow J, and the full-solid Type J Full Bend, totals nearly 20 items, covering a wide range of bait jigging from inshore to offshore expeditions. Generally, tubular rods with a hollow structure are said to be superior in lightness, sensitivity, and operability, and are suitable for fishing that emphasizes sharp and quick lure manipulation and the ability to transmit bites. On the other hand, solid rods have a solid structure that is inferior to tubular rods in terms of lightness and sensitivity, but are superior in flexibility, making them less likely to miss bites and suitable for fishing that emphasizes follow-through and bite detection. The "Type Slow J" specializes in falling and excels at slow to medium jerk speeds, the "Type J" is suited to aggressive jig manipulation and performs well at medium to high speeds, and the "Type J Full Bend" is an all-rounder that can handle any jig type, action, or speed range. Enjoy comfortable bait jigging with endless possibilities across three series, each with its own distinct character.
Specifications
|
Part Number |
Overall length (ft.) |
Total length (m) |
Joint method |
Number of sections |
Storage dimensions (cm) |
Own weight (g) |
Tip diameter (mm) |
Jig weight (g) |
Suitable line PE (number) |
Maximum drag (kg) |
Maximum drag angle (°) |
Grip type |
Reel seat position (mm) |
Reel seat type |
Carbon content (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B60-5 | 6'0" | 1.83 | Grip joint | 2 | 138.2 | 185 | 2.8 | MAX 400 | MAX 4 | 8 | 45 | Separate | 440 | DOWNLOCK | 97.1 |
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