This is a high-quality heavy offshore allrounder combo that’s perfect for those looking to fish up a weight class and target some real monsters with high-quality fit-for-purpose gear that will last if looked after. It’s fit for spinning lures, jigging lures, or casting stick baits. Typical species you could target with this include big Kingfish, Tuna, Spanish Mackerel, GTs, and more. The 50-80lb rod is very well built and definitely capable of handling the 80lb braid that’s spooled onto the 14000 size reel. The braid is a smooth 8-carrier with colour change every 10m so if you are jigging you know exactly how deep you’re dropping, and it’s also great for casting as well.

Combo Includes:

• Shimano Saragosa SWA 14000XG Reel (RRP $489)
• Shimano Extraction 642 50-80lb Rod (RRP $249)
• Approx. 250m of 80lb Dog Tooth Code X8 Multicolour Braid (RRP $69.99)
• A total value of $807.99 for just $669

Shimano Extraction Spin 642H 50-80lb Rod

The Shimano Extraction Rods are a a range of exceptional fishing rods designed to elevate your angling experience. Engineered with cutting-edge technology and premium materials, these rods offer unparalleled performance, durability, and sensitivity. At the heart of the Extraction Rod Series is the revolutionary T45 High Modulus Carbon Graphite Blank Construction along with Fuji K-Series Tangle-Free Guides with SiC Insert are strategically designed to reduce tangles and improve casting performance. Equipped with Silicon Carbide inserts, they minimise friction and ensure a smooth and effortless line flow, allowing anglers to cast their lures with precision and accuracy, whether it be GTs on the northern reefs or southern bluefin busting up bait there is a Shimano Extraction Rod purpose built for your needs.

Features and Specs:

• SiC guide inserts are strategically designed to reduce tangles and improve casting performance
• Revolutionary T45 High Modulus Carbon Graphite Blank Construction
• Fuji K-Series Tangle-Free Guides
• Length – 6’4″
• Weight – 50-80lb
• 2pc Butt Break

Shimano Saragosa SWA 14000XG Reel

Packed with upgrades over the previous models to deliver great cranking power and unmatched durability, the Shimano Saragosa SWA makes sure no other reel compares at this price point. The Saragosa SWA range incorporates top-tier Shimano technologies such as X-Protect, X-Ship, Hagane Body, and Hagane gear into its lightweight compact body for supreme durability and strength in the offshore elements. Drawing upon the Stella SWC, Infinity Drive is included and provides improved pinion gear support which translates to greater and smoother cranking power. The newly designed compact body has been engineered to reduce the weight across the entire series, improving the reels handling and balance. The X-Protect water resistance system improves the line roller durability to an IPX8 standard. Built for big fish in extreme conditions, the Shimano Saragosa SWA Reel will continue to push the boundaries. The range features 8 models to suit all anglers’ offshore requirements.

Features:

• IPX8 Water Protection Rating
• Cross Carbon Drag
• Infinity Drive
• Hagane Gear
• Hagane Body
• XShip
• XProtect
• S A-RB Bearings
• Rigid Support Drag
• ARC Spool
• One-Piece Bail

Specs:

• Max Drag – 15kg
• Bearings – 5+1
• Weight – 700g
• Gear Ratio -6.2:1
• Retrieve per crank -134cm

Dog Tooth Code X8 Multicolour Braid

Dog Tooth Code X8 Multicolour Braid is a high-quality 8 carrier casting and/or jigging PE braid that’s super smooth and strong, and also changes colours every 10m. 8 carrier refers to the 8 individual strands of PE braid woven around one another to create a much more rounded, smoother and strong braid. Designed specifically for the harsh Australian fishing conditions, Dog Tooth Code X8 Braid features zero stretch for fast hook sets, low memory and high abrasion resistance. 5 high contrast colours allow easy calculation of lure depth and/or distance when jigging or casting. The 2000m spools are fantastic value at $0.15/m, unheard of for a high-quality 8-carrier braid!

Features:

• High contrast 5-way colour calibration to accurately monitor fishing depth/distance
• Superior strength to diameter ratio i.e. it’s thin braid
• 8-carrier tight weave for a round and super smooth finish
• Zero stretch for fast hook setting
• Low memory
• High abrasion resistance
• 300m, 600m, 1200m & 2000m spools available