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In Stores 2026

A new concept rod for enjoying saltwater fishing smartly.

The seven models in the new line-up of premium Shimano Instage concept rods cover a wide range of fishing options: from medium light to medium heavy spin and baitcaster models up to a very gutsy heavy duty baitcaster well suited to tackling Murray cod and Barra. These classy looking Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) Shimano Instage rods with their charcoal blanks, under-stated blue bindings and top-quality cork grips feature high modulus Spiral X-Core blanks and Carbon Monocoque butts for the ultimate in balance and extreme sensitivity combined with strength and durability. They carry strong but lightweight Shimano cold forged titanium X Guides* throughout and are fitted with robust CI4+ reel seats. These have been designed for our saltwater and freshwater areas with target species from bass, yellow belly and mangrove jack to snapper, kingfish and mulloway. *B63H titanium silicone fuji guide

A comprehensive selection of 7 items that symbolise cool, urban inshore fishing.

The Instage series offers a lineup of seven models designed for serious anglers to enjoy the free and agile world of inshore fishing. While each model possesses the power to handle migratory fish weighing 3kg to over 5kg, it offers a well-balanced range of specifications to suit different purposes, from medium-light classes for technically manipulating small lures to heavy classes for big baits. It pursues satisfying performance in a variety of situations. In addition to spinning models with a wide range of applications and excellent versatility, it also offers baitcasting models that create a stylish and unique rod, meeting the diverse requests of anglers. With a design that further enhances elements such as lightness, sensitivity, and responsiveness, this lineup allows you to fully enjoy the cool urban world of inshore fishing.

 

The hollow, lightweight, and thin-walled carbon monocoque grip redefines the standard of sensitivity.

The Shimano Carbon Monocoque Grip was born from the innovative idea of ​​creating a hollow structure for the rear grip using a single piece of carbon molding. While possessing the strength to withstand the loads of intense jerking and fighting, it is also lightweight, highly responsive, and boasts excellent vibration transmission. Equipping your rod with this grip makes inshore fishing performance even more reliable. It enhances the sense of unity between the rod and angler, supporting high-precision casting and accurate lure manipulation, whether you're using small lures under 10g for light game fishing or big game fishing with lures over 100g. Even now, 10 years after its introduction, the Shimano Carbon Monocoque Grip continues to evolve. Experience its true value for yourself.

No more tangled lines, never miss an opportunity. X-Guide 3D Titanium.

Guides are crucial components for maximising the performance of the blank. In the newly introduced Instage series, only the B63H, which prioritises strength and rigidity, uses all double-foot guides, while the other six items are equipped with 3D titanium guides. The X Guide 3D Titanium is a one-piece structure formed with 3D technology and Shimano's unique cold forging technology, resulting in no sharp edges while simultaneously being light and strong. The calculated angle of inclination not only drastically reduces line trouble and promotes smooth line release, but the guide foot is designed to be as short as possible to suppress tension in the blank when bent. It maximises the performance of the blank without interfering with a beautiful bend curve.

FEATURE

CARBON MONOCOQUE (edge type)

CARBON MONOCOQUE that changed the standard of sensitivity by combining light weight, high sensitivity, and high response at a high level. The edge type adopted for INSTAGE is a perfect circle shaped evolutionary design with an edge. Promotes finger hooking when gripping and contributes to improve holding power. Also brings improvement in casting accuracy and flying distance.

X GUIDE 3D titanium.(except B63H)

The guide frame is made of strong and lightweight titanium material, formed by SHIMANO's unique cold forging technology. Trouble-free performance with suppressed thread tangling reduces stress on PE line operation in strong winds and headwinds, and the compact design brings the line and blanks closer together to support the transmission of bites and natural bending. Equipped on 6 items in INSTAGE except B63H.

Titanium frame/SiC ring
All double-foot guide emphasizing strength & rigidity (B63H)

Double-wrapped specification

Perfection Seat XT

Slim and lightweight bump-less seat for sustained performance.

For the spinning model, a lightweight and high-sensitivity reel seat called "Perfection Seat XT" is adopted to enhance its hold. The grip has no steps and tightens securely just by lightly gripping it, and the high vibration transmission rate unique to the carbon reinforced material CI4+ enables linear transmission of the underwater situation. Moreover, the slim and easy-to-grip shape reduces the angler's burden, allowing them to sustain their concentration and jig operation accuracy for a longer period of time.

TECHNOLOGY

SPIRAL X CORE
X GUIDE
CARBON MONOCOQUE
HI-POWER X
CI4+
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SPIRAL X CORE

Spiral X Core is Shimano's newest and most advanced blank construction technology. By integrating Spiral X carbon tape construction with Toray Nanoalloy® technology, Spiral X Core constructed blanks benefit from up to 10% more torsional rigidity and up to 15% more compressional rigidity than rods built with Spiral X. Shimano is unique to the market by applying by high-strength carbon tape with this unique and patented Spiral X construction.


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X GUIDE

The X guide was born from the viewpoint to bring out the potential of blanks to the full. Supporting the guide rings of the tip part is a one-piece structure frame molded with the latest material by 3D technology. Its beautiful shape combines strength with the calculated inclination angle and three-dimensional structure to suppress line entanglement. The tip guides are light and small. In the butt part we have the Aero Titanium X guide which contributes to casting feeling and casting distance. X guide is Shimano's original high performance guide which fused lightness, trouble less, casting performance to higher dimensions.


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CARBON MONOCOQUE

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.


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HI-POWER X

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.


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CI4+

CI4 is a Shimano original material reinforced with carbon fiber that is lighter and has a higher strength than conventional resin material. CI4+ is an advanced version of the original CI4 material and is 2.5x more rigid than its predecessor. While improving lightness and rigidity, reel bodies, rotors and reel seats built with CI4+ are further reduced in size and weight.


LINE-UP

INSTAGE 6'6" MEDIUM LIGHT BAITCAST
INSTAGE 6'10" MEDIUM BAITCAST
INSTAGE 6'3" HEAVY BAITCAST
INSTAGE 6'6"MEDIUM LIGHT SPIN
INSTAGE 6'10" MEDIUM SPIN
INSTAGE 7'0" MEDIUM HEAVY SPIN
INSTAGE 7'3" MEDIUM+ SPIN

SPECIFICATION CHART

ITEM CODE

DESCRIPTION

LENGTH (FT)

LENGTH (M)

PIECES

ROD WEIGHT (G)

LURE WEIGHT (G)

PE

GUIDE TYPE

REEL FIXING METHOD

BLANK

RRP

24INSB66ML INSTAGE 6'6" MEDIUM LIGHT BAITCAST 6'6" 1.98 2 110 6-25 0.8-2 SHIMANO X GUIDE TITANIUM / SiC DOWNLOCK HI-POWER X / SPIRAL X CORE

$679.00

24INSB610M INSTAGE 6'10" MEDIUM BAITCAST 6'10" 2.08 2 115 8-38 1-2.5 SHIMANO X GUIDE TITANIUM / SiC DOWNLOCK HI-POWER X / SPIRAL X CORE

$679.00

24INSB63H INSTAGE 6'3" HEAVY BAITCAST 6'3" 1.91 2 120 MAX 130 2-5 FUJI K SiC DOWNLOCK HI-POWER X / SPIRAL X CORE

$679.00

24INSS66ML INSTAGE 6'6"MEDIUM LIGHT SPIN 6'6" 1.98 2 115 5-21 0.6-1.5 SHIMANO X GUIDE TITANIUM / SiC UPLOCK HI-POWER X / SPIRAL X CORE

$679.00

24INSS610M INSTAGE 6'10" MEDIUM SPIN 6'10" 2.08 2 110 7-30 0.8-2 SHIMANO X GUIDE TITANIUM / SiC UPLOCK HI-POWER X / SPIRAL X CORE

$699.00

24INSS70MH INSTAGE 7'0" MEDIUM HEAVY SPIN 7'0" 2.13 2 115 10-70 1-2.5 SHIMANO X GUIDE TITANIUM / SiC UPLOCK HI-POWER X / SPIRAL X CORE

$699.00

24INSS73MP INSTAGE 7'3" MEDIUM+ SPIN 7'3" 2.21 2 115 8-36 0.8-2 SHIMANO X GUIDE TITANIUM / SiC UPLOCK HI-POWER X / SPIRAL X CORE

$699.00