Shimano Status Bluewater Game Rod 5'6" 24-37kg Bent Butt Roller Tip + Shimano Tiagra 50WLRS Reel

Prepare to go toe-to-toe with the ocean's apex predators with the Shimano Status Bluewater Bent Butt and Tiagra 50WLRS game combo. Engineered for the demands of offshore sport fishing, this premium setup is designed to conquer massive Striped and Blue Marlin, Broadbill Swordfish, and jumbo Southern Bluefin Tuna. When battling powerful fish, this is the uncompromising, heavy-duty gear you want.

The heart of this combo is the legendary Shimano Tiagra 50WLRS (Wide Long Range Special). The Tiagra name is synonymous with big game fishing worldwide, renowned for its robust machined aluminium construction and flawlessly smooth Hydrothermal Drag System. The "WLRS" designation means this reel features a widened spool for immense line capacity, combined with a drag curve calibrated to fish heavier 37kg (80lb) lines on a 50-sized frame. It also features Shimano's push-button two-speed gearing, allowing you to instantly drop into low gear to winch stubborn, deep-sounding fish up from the depths.

Paired flawlessly with the Tiagra is the Shimano Status Bluewater 5'6" game rod. Rated for a heavy 24-37kg line class, this rod is constructed from a potent E-Glass and graphite blend, providing a forgiving tip to absorb vicious head shakes and a phenomenally powerful lower section to turn massive fish. The heavy-duty aluminium bent butt is specifically designed for optimum rod holder clearance and perfect alignment when fighting fish directly from the gunwale or a game chair, minimising angler fatigue during multi-hour battles.

• Legendary Tiagra 50WLRS Reel: Features a machined aerospace-grade aluminium frame and side plates for absolute rigidity, preventing frame flex under extreme drag pressures.
• Two-Speed Gearing: Seamlessly switch between a high-speed gear (3.1:1) for quickly clearing lines or gaining on a charging fish, and a low-speed gear (1.3:1) for maximum winching power.
• Hydrothermal Drag System: Automatically compensates for heat build-up during long, blistering runs, ensuring drag pressure remains smooth and consistent without binding or spiking.
• Wide Long Range Special (WLRS): Offers the physical footprint and weight of a 50-wide reel, but is engineered with the heavy-duty drag cams to confidently fish 37kg (80lb) lines.
• Status Bent Butt Design: The detachable aluminium bent butt provides the ideal angle for fighting massive fish from a rod holder or game chair, offering superior leverage.
• E-Glass / Graphite Blank: The rod utilises a composite blank that perfectly balances immense lifting power with the durability required to survive the chaos of a busy cockpit.

• Shimano Status Bluewater Game Rod 5'6" 24-37kg Bent Butt Roller Tip
• Shimano Tiagra 50WLRS Reel

This Shimano Status Bluewater and Tiagra combo is an essential addition to any serious angler's gear, offering the power and durability required for challenging offshore fishing adventures. Built to last, this setup provides reliable performance when targeting the largest game fish.