Shimano has had a long association with Beastmaster, and the resurrection of the name through this series implies tough rods for tough fish under tough conditions.

With 27 rods to choose from, this is Shimano’s most comprehensive rod series yet, containing spin, baitcasters, game rods and rock/surf rods. 2008 sees the introduction of several general estuary sticks as well as a 4.57 meter (15ft) surf/rock fishing rod.

Most of the range makes use of Shimano’s Integrated Solid Glass Tip, which is designed to take the knocks. The dark blanks are set off beautifully by the metallic red and gold bindings, two piece rods make use of glass-to-glass ferrules, and quality guides and fittings are used throughout. The rock/surf rods have tapered wooden sandspikes on the end.