Product Description
Experience the ultimate in offshore fishing performance with the Shimano Ocea Plugger Full Throttle 8'8" rod paired with the Penn Authority 6500HS spinning reel. This premium combo is engineered for serious anglers targeting large pelagic species, offering unparalleled strength, casting accuracy, and smooth, reliable power for demanding saltwater conditions.
The Shimano Ocea Plugger Full Throttle 8'8" rod is a high-performance offshore popping and plugging rod, meticulously designed for large pelagic fish. Its construction integrates advanced Shimano technologies to deliver superior casting distance, accuracy, and fish-fighting strength, all while reducing angler fatigue.
- Spiral X Core: This innovative blank construction combines carbon tape with Toray Nanoalloy, significantly enhancing torsional and compressional rigidity. The result is reduced blank twist, improved power transmission, and greater control during intense fights.
- Hi-Power X: Further augmenting the rod's performance, Hi-Power X technology involves diagonally-wrapped carbon tape on the blank's outermost layer. This increases rigidity, improves recovery, and boosts overall strength, ensuring the rod performs under extreme pressure.
- X-Guide Stripper Guide: Featuring a higher frame and optimised positioning, the X-Guide eliminates line slap and promotes exceptionally smooth line flow. This translates to maximum casting distance and pinpoint accuracy, crucial for targeting distant fish.
- Screw Lock Joint: For a two-piece rod, a secure connection is vital. The Screw Lock Joint ensures the rod sections remain perfectly aligned and securely fastened, providing confidence during prolonged battles.
- Titanium Frame RV Guide (Bottom Guide): High-quality guides contribute to smooth line flow and durability.
- Fuji DPS Seat/Lock Nut: A reliable reel seat ensures your reel stays firmly in place, even when fighting powerful fish.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Lure Weight | 60-160gm |
| Length | 8'8" (2-piece) |
| PE Rating | Max 8 |
| Max Drag | 14kg/60° |
The Penn Authority 6500HS spinning reel sets a new benchmark for durability, smoothness, and sealing in saltwater fishing. Engineered for the most demanding conditions, this reel provides the robust performance and reliability required for serious offshore angling.
- Submersible IPX8 Sealed Body and Spool Design: This advanced sealing ensures no water ingress, even if the reel is submerged. It provides ultimate protection for the internal components, making it ideal for harsh saltwater environments and ensuring long-lasting performance.
- Full Metal Body, Sideplate, and Rotor: Constructed with a full metal body, sideplate, and rotor, the Authority 6500HS offers exceptional strength and maintains precise gear alignment under heavy loads. This robust build contributes to its reputation as a "built like a tank" reel.
- CNC Gear Technology with Stainless Steel Main and Pinion Gears: Precision-cut stainless steel main and pinion gears provide superior durability, immense power, and exceptionally smooth retrieves. This technology ensures consistent performance even when battling the toughest fish.
- Sealed Slammer® Drag System with Dura-Drag™: The renowned Sealed Slammer® drag system, combined with Dura-Drag™ washers, delivers incredibly smooth and consistent drag pressure. This system ensures reliable stopping power and prevents erratic drag performance during prolonged fights.
- 12+1 Stainless Steel Bearing System: An impressive 12+1 stainless steel bearing system contributes to the reel's best-in-class smoothness, allowing for effortless winding and a refined feel during use.
- Leveline® Slow Oscillation System: This system ensures perfect line lay on the spool, which is critical for achieving maximum casting distance and preventing wind knots.
- Spare Hypalon Handle Knob: Provides enhanced comfort and grip during extended fishing sessions.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Gear Ratio | 6.2:1 |
| Braid Capacity (YD/LB) | 485/30, 410/40, 335/50 |
| Drag Material | Dura-Drag |
| Max Drag | 50LB (22.6kg) |
| Mono Capacity (YD/LB) | 390/12, 345/15, 205/20 |
| Retrieve Rate | 48" (122cm) |
| Weight | 25.4 oz |
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Product Description
Experience the ultimate in offshore fishing performance with the Shimano Ocea Plugger Full Throttle 8'8" rod paired with the Penn Authority 6500HS spinning reel. This premium combo is engineered for serious anglers targeting large pelagic species, offering unparalleled strength, casting accuracy, and smooth, reliable power for demanding saltwater conditions.
The Shimano Ocea Plugger Full Throttle 8'8" rod is a high-performance offshore popping and plugging rod, meticulously designed for large pelagic fish. Its construction integrates advanced Shimano technologies to deliver superior casting distance, accuracy, and fish-fighting strength, all while reducing angler fatigue.
- Spiral X Core: This innovative blank construction combines carbon tape with Toray Nanoalloy, significantly enhancing torsional and compressional rigidity. The result is reduced blank twist, improved power transmission, and greater control during intense fights.
- Hi-Power X: Further augmenting the rod's performance, Hi-Power X technology involves diagonally-wrapped carbon tape on the blank's outermost layer. This increases rigidity, improves recovery, and boosts overall strength, ensuring the rod performs under extreme pressure.
- X-Guide Stripper Guide: Featuring a higher frame and optimised positioning, the X-Guide eliminates line slap and promotes exceptionally smooth line flow. This translates to maximum casting distance and pinpoint accuracy, crucial for targeting distant fish.
- Screw Lock Joint: For a two-piece rod, a secure connection is vital. The Screw Lock Joint ensures the rod sections remain perfectly aligned and securely fastened, providing confidence during prolonged battles.
- Titanium Frame RV Guide (Bottom Guide): High-quality guides contribute to smooth line flow and durability.
- Fuji DPS Seat/Lock Nut: A reliable reel seat ensures your reel stays firmly in place, even when fighting powerful fish.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Lure Weight | 60-160gm |
| Length | 8'8" (2-piece) |
| PE Rating | Max 8 |
| Max Drag | 14kg/60° |
The Penn Authority 6500HS spinning reel sets a new benchmark for durability, smoothness, and sealing in saltwater fishing. Engineered for the most demanding conditions, this reel provides the robust performance and reliability required for serious offshore angling.
- Submersible IPX8 Sealed Body and Spool Design: This advanced sealing ensures no water ingress, even if the reel is submerged. It provides ultimate protection for the internal components, making it ideal for harsh saltwater environments and ensuring long-lasting performance.
- Full Metal Body, Sideplate, and Rotor: Constructed with a full metal body, sideplate, and rotor, the Authority 6500HS offers exceptional strength and maintains precise gear alignment under heavy loads. This robust build contributes to its reputation as a "built like a tank" reel.
- CNC Gear Technology with Stainless Steel Main and Pinion Gears: Precision-cut stainless steel main and pinion gears provide superior durability, immense power, and exceptionally smooth retrieves. This technology ensures consistent performance even when battling the toughest fish.
- Sealed Slammer® Drag System with Dura-Drag™: The renowned Sealed Slammer® drag system, combined with Dura-Drag™ washers, delivers incredibly smooth and consistent drag pressure. This system ensures reliable stopping power and prevents erratic drag performance during prolonged fights.
- 12+1 Stainless Steel Bearing System: An impressive 12+1 stainless steel bearing system contributes to the reel's best-in-class smoothness, allowing for effortless winding and a refined feel during use.
- Leveline® Slow Oscillation System: This system ensures perfect line lay on the spool, which is critical for achieving maximum casting distance and preventing wind knots.
- Spare Hypalon Handle Knob: Provides enhanced comfort and grip during extended fishing sessions.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Gear Ratio | 6.2:1 |
| Braid Capacity (YD/LB) | 485/30, 410/40, 335/50 |
| Drag Material | Dura-Drag |
| Max Drag | 50LB (22.6kg) |
| Mono Capacity (YD/LB) | 390/12, 345/15, 205/20 |
| Retrieve Rate | 48" (122cm) |
| Weight | 25.4 oz |
