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Shimano 26 Zodias Spin Rod
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Description
Zodias 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, 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, and the spinning models pick up smaller-diameter, lighter guides that save roughly 1.5g on their own.
The 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, the spinning grip is a compact up-locking design, and a new in-house closed-structure hook keeper reduces line tangling across different hook shapes. The finish is a unified matte-black stealth look.
The spin range spans ultra-light finesse work on the 270UL through to heavier presentations on the 270MH, and while Zodias is a bass line by design it covers a lot of Australian light lure fishing - bream, bass, estuary perch and similar, though certainly not limited to those.
A 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.
Features
- Hi-Power X blank construction - resists blank twist for casting stability and accuracy
- Carbon Monocoque grip - hollow one-piece moulded carbon rear grip for light weight and vibration transmission
- 14.7% improvement in balance over the previous Zodias model
- Smaller-diameter, lighter guides on the spinning models - approximately 1.5g saved
- Compact up-locking spinning grip
- New in-house closed-structure hook keeper, suited to various hook shapes
- CI4+ reel seat
- Fuji stainless Alconite guides
- Matte-black stealth finish with unified cosmetics
- All models two-section
Specifications
268L2
- Length: 6ft 8in / 2.03m
- Sections: 2 (centre joint)
- Closed Length: 104.5cm
- Weight: 95g
- Taper: F (fast)
- Lure Weight: 3-10g
- Line - Nylon/Fluorocarbon: 3-6lb
- Line - PE: MAX 1
- Tip Diameter: 1.5mm
- Grip Length: 200mm
- Carbon Content: 99.4%
268ML
- Length: 6ft 8in / 2.03m
- Sections: 2 (butt joint)
- Closed Length: 178.4cm
- Weight: 97g
- Taper: F (fast)
- Lure Weight: 4-12g
- Line - Nylon/Fluorocarbon: 4-8lb
- Line - PE: MAX 1.2
- Tip Diameter: 1.6mm
- Grip Length: 200mm
- Carbon Content: 100%
- Features Excite Top, a tapered tip designed to widen tip swing for shaking action and sensitivity
270UL
- Length: 7ft 0in / 2.13m
- Sections: 2
- Weight: 100g
- Taper: F (fast)
- Lure Weight: 2-10g
- Line - PE: MAX 0.8
270M2
- Length: 7ft 0in / 2.13m
- Sections: 2 (centre joint)
- Closed Length: 109.5cm
- Weight: 105g
- Taper: RF (regular fast)
- Lure Weight: 5-15g
- Line - Nylon/Fluorocarbon: 5-10lb
- Line - PE: MAX 1.5
- Tip Diameter: 1.7mm
- Grip Length: 210mm
- Carbon Content: 99.4%
270MH
- Length: 7ft 0in / 2.13m
- Sections: 2 (centre joint)
- Closed Length: 109.5cm
- Weight: 111g
- Taper: RF (regular fast)
- Lure Weight: 7-21g
- Line - Nylon/Fluorocarbon: 6-12lb
- Line - PE: MAX 2
- Tip Diameter: 1.8mm
- Grip Length: 253mm
- Carbon Content: 98.7%
274ML2
- Length: 7ft 4in / 2.24m
- Sections: 2 (centre joint)
- Closed Length: 115cm
- Weight: 105g
- Taper: R (regular)
- Lure Weight: 4-12g
- Line - Nylon/Fluorocarbon: 4-8lb
- Line - PE: MAX 1.2
- Tip Diameter: 1.8mm
- Grip Length: 228mm
- Carbon Content: 98.9%
274M2
- Length: 7ft 4in / 2.24m
- Sections: 2 (centre joint)
- Closed Length: 115cm
- Weight: 113g
- Taper: RF (regular fast)
- Lure Weight: 5-21g
- Line - Nylon/Fluorocarbon: 5-10lb
- Line - PE: MAX 1.5
- Tip Diameter: 1.7mm
- Grip Length: 280mm
- Carbon Content: 98.7%
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Description
Zodias 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, 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, and the spinning models pick up smaller-diameter, lighter guides that save roughly 1.5g on their own.
The 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, the spinning grip is a compact up-locking design, and a new in-house closed-structure hook keeper reduces line tangling across different hook shapes. The finish is a unified matte-black stealth look.
The spin range spans ultra-light finesse work on the 270UL through to heavier presentations on the 270MH, and while Zodias is a bass line by design it covers a lot of Australian light lure fishing - bream, bass, estuary perch and similar, though certainly not limited to those.
A 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.
Features
- Hi-Power X blank construction - resists blank twist for casting stability and accuracy
- Carbon Monocoque grip - hollow one-piece moulded carbon rear grip for light weight and vibration transmission
- 14.7% improvement in balance over the previous Zodias model
- Smaller-diameter, lighter guides on the spinning models - approximately 1.5g saved
- Compact up-locking spinning grip
- New in-house closed-structure hook keeper, suited to various hook shapes
- CI4+ reel seat
- Fuji stainless Alconite guides
- Matte-black stealth finish with unified cosmetics
- All models two-section
Specifications
268L2
- Length: 6ft 8in / 2.03m
- Sections: 2 (centre joint)
- Closed Length: 104.5cm
- Weight: 95g
- Taper: F (fast)
- Lure Weight: 3-10g
- Line - Nylon/Fluorocarbon: 3-6lb
- Line - PE: MAX 1
- Tip Diameter: 1.5mm
- Grip Length: 200mm
- Carbon Content: 99.4%
268ML
- Length: 6ft 8in / 2.03m
- Sections: 2 (butt joint)
- Closed Length: 178.4cm
- Weight: 97g
- Taper: F (fast)
- Lure Weight: 4-12g
- Line - Nylon/Fluorocarbon: 4-8lb
- Line - PE: MAX 1.2
- Tip Diameter: 1.6mm
- Grip Length: 200mm
- Carbon Content: 100%
- Features Excite Top, a tapered tip designed to widen tip swing for shaking action and sensitivity
270UL
- Length: 7ft 0in / 2.13m
- Sections: 2
- Weight: 100g
- Taper: F (fast)
- Lure Weight: 2-10g
- Line - PE: MAX 0.8
270M2
- Length: 7ft 0in / 2.13m
- Sections: 2 (centre joint)
- Closed Length: 109.5cm
- Weight: 105g
- Taper: RF (regular fast)
- Lure Weight: 5-15g
- Line - Nylon/Fluorocarbon: 5-10lb
- Line - PE: MAX 1.5
- Tip Diameter: 1.7mm
- Grip Length: 210mm
- Carbon Content: 99.4%
270MH
- Length: 7ft 0in / 2.13m
- Sections: 2 (centre joint)
- Closed Length: 109.5cm
- Weight: 111g
- Taper: RF (regular fast)
- Lure Weight: 7-21g
- Line - Nylon/Fluorocarbon: 6-12lb
- Line - PE: MAX 2
- Tip Diameter: 1.8mm
- Grip Length: 253mm
- Carbon Content: 98.7%
274ML2
- Length: 7ft 4in / 2.24m
- Sections: 2 (centre joint)
- Closed Length: 115cm
- Weight: 105g
- Taper: R (regular)
- Lure Weight: 4-12g
- Line - Nylon/Fluorocarbon: 4-8lb
- Line - PE: MAX 1.2
- Tip Diameter: 1.8mm
- Grip Length: 228mm
- Carbon Content: 98.9%
274M2
- Length: 7ft 4in / 2.24m
- Sections: 2 (centre joint)
- Closed Length: 115cm
- Weight: 113g
- Taper: RF (regular fast)
- Lure Weight: 5-21g
- Line - Nylon/Fluorocarbon: 5-10lb
- Line - PE: MAX 1.5
- Tip Diameter: 1.7mm
- Grip Length: 280mm
- Carbon Content: 98.7%
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