Game fishing has long had something of a reputation for being a rich person’s sport, but these days, those old-fashioned perceptions no longer hold true. Thanks to modern trailer boats, accessible marine electronics and functional, affordable tackle, it’s now possible to pursue gamefish on a tight budget. This paradigm shift is epitomised by Shimano’s range of TAG-EM game rods. These classy sticks feature high quality blanks and hardware at blue collar prices, putting everything from jumbo tuna, sharks, marlin and even the mighty swordfish within reach of every man and woman.
Built on durable, fight-proven E-Glass blanks and sporting either Fuji SiNII fixed guides or over-sized PacBay rollers, every model in the 10-rod TAG-EM range is designed to take on the very toughest of bluewater battles: whether it’s the up-and-down, tug-o’-war of a hoodlum kingfish, the repeated blistering runs of a barrel-sized tuna, or the aerial gymnastics of a lit-up billfish.
Custom-designed ergonomic butts and contoured foregrips make for easy, comfortable fights, either standing or sitting, with or without a harness. Whether it’s a short, sharp encounter or a protracted battle that stretches on hour after hour, TAG-EM rods are engineered to swing the pendulum very much in favour of the angler. These amazing rods give power to the people.
