SHIMANO DIALUNA 802 MEDIUM SPIN SURF ROD

New for 2023, the Shimano Dialuna BS Surf Rod is the ultimate choice for lure casting enthusiasts seeking versatility and performance. Crafted with a two-piece design, this rod is available in four spin models with lengths ranging from 8 to 10 feet, perfect for long-range distance casting. A specialized Carbon Monocoque butt and custom Shimano Ci4+ reel seat synergize to provide unrivaled feedback and sensitivity. The high-tech carbon construction makes it one of the most advanced and versatile rods in Shimano’s lineup.

Product Features:

Through its exclusive lightweight structure, Shimano’s patented Spiral X construction enhances catching power for anglers. Spiral X construction consists of three layers: a middle layer of vertical fibers as well as inner and outer layers, both comprised of carbon tape that tightly winds the blank diagonally in opposite directions. By using this carbon tape in place of a conventional horizontal fiber sheet, Spiral X achieves enhanced compression rigidity and increased torsional rigidity without adding extra weight. This in turn facilitates instant power transmission for precise casting and fish fighting.

Carbon Monocoque grip is a carbon-molded grip that is lightweight with high sensitivity, transferring even the smallest vibration to an angler’s hand. The Carbon Monocoque Grip increases sensitivity by 30% compared to traditional rod handles and utilizes a hollow structure that eliminates unnecessary parts of the rear grip to improve weight reduction and vibration transmission.

Hi-Power X construction uses diagonally wrapped carbon tape to form an array of “X” shapes on the rod blank’s outermost layer. The width of the tape, its winding angle and the part of the rod being wrapped are fine-tuned according to the target fish species. This manufacturing process allows Shimano to adjust these wraps during construction for precise actions, enhanced overall strength and added twist resistance. In short, Hi-Power X construction delivers sharp and crisp rod control for the angler.

TAFTEC was reconsidering the formulation of the materials and the manufacturing method, the strength of carbon solid tips is drastically improved. Sharp and high sensitivity compared to TAFTEC a, that is the characteristic point.

C14 is a Shimano original material reinforced with carbon fiber that is lighter and has a higher strength than conventional resin material. C14+ is an advanced version of the original C14 material and is 2.5x more rigid than its predecessor. While improving lightness and rigidity, reel bodies, rotors and reel seats built with C14+ are further reduced in size and weight.