{"product_id":"shimano-26-zodias-baitcast-rod","title":"Shimano 26 Zodias Baitcast Rod","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eZodias is Shimano's core bass rod line, and the 26 model is the third generation - the first full model change in six years. The emphasis is on balance, light weight, sensitivity and casting accuracy rather than raw numbers, and the 2026 update chases that hard: a redesigned rear grip and lightened components deliver a 14.7 per cent improvement in balance over the previous Zodias, with noticeably less weight out front.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe blanks use Hi-Power X, diagonally wrapped carbon tape in an X pattern on the outer layer that resists blank twist and keeps casting stable and accurate under load, with Hi-Power X Solid reinforcing solid tips where fitted. The hollow, one-piece moulded Carbon Monocoque grip carries fine vibration straight through to the hand, and a new in-house closed-structure hook keeper is designed to reduce line tangling across different hook shapes and handles up to 25lb mono. The finish is a unified matte-black stealth look.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are baitcast models suited to a wide spread of lure work, from lighter presentations on the 166ML through to heavy cover and big baits on the 160H, though certainly not limited to those applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA note on the joints: Shimano lists all Zodias as two-section rods, but there are two different builds. Models without a numeric suffix use a butt or grip joint, which gives a longer closed length; models with a \"2\" suffix use a centre joint and pack down much shorter. The closed length in each spec block below tells you which you are getting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHi-Power X blank construction - resists blank twist for casting stability and accuracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon Monocoque grip - hollow one-piece moulded carbon rear grip for light weight and vibration transmission\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14.7% improvement in balance over the previous Zodias model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew in-house closed-structure hook keeper, suited to various hook shapes and up to 25lb mono\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCI4+ reel seat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuji stainless Alconite guides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatte-black stealth finish with unified cosmetics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll models two-section\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThird-generation Zodias - first full model change in six years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e160H\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 6ft 0in \/ 1.83m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSections: 2 (butt joint)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosed Length: 150.8cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 102g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaper: R (regular)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLure Weight: 14-42g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLine - Nylon\/Fluorocarbon: 12-25lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLine - PE: MAX 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTip Diameter: 2.1mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrip Length: 266mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon Content: 99%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e166ML\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 6ft 6in \/ 1.98m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSections: 2 (butt joint)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosed Length: 169cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 100g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaper: F (fast)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLure Weight: 5-15g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLine - Nylon\/Fluorocarbon: 7-14lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLine - PE: MAX 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTip Diameter: 1.6mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrip Length: 234mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon Content: 100%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e166M2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 6ft 6in \/ 1.98m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSections: 2 (centre joint)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosed Length: 102cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 102g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaper: F (fast)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLure Weight: 7-21g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLine - Nylon\/Fluorocarbon: 8-16lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLine - PE: MAX 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTip Diameter: 1.8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrip Length: 240mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon Content: 99.2%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1610MH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 6ft 10in \/ 2.08m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSections: 2 (butt joint)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosed Length: 176cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 117g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaper: F (fast)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLure Weight: 10-30g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLine - Nylon\/Fluorocarbon: 10-20lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLine - PE: MAX 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTip Diameter: 2.0mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrip Length: 264mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon Content: 100%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Shimano","offers":[{"title":"160H","offer_id":67207435845707,"sku":"4969363277435","price":349.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1610MH","offer_id":67207435878475,"sku":"4969363277466","price":349.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"166M2","offer_id":67207435911243,"sku":"4969363275653","price":349.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"166ML","offer_id":67207435944011,"sku":"4969363275684","price":349.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/2189\/8059\/files\/Shimano_26_Zodias_Whole_Rod.jpg?v=1791527611","url":"https:\/\/davostackle.com.au\/products\/shimano-26-zodias-baitcast-rod","provider":"Davo's Tackle Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}