{"title":"Assassin Rod Softbaiting Combos","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"shimano-25-ultegra-c3000hg-assassin-allure-spin-7mh-3-travel-combo","title":"Shimano - 25 ULTEGRA C3000HG + Assassin - Allure Spin 7MH-3 Travel Combo","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuilt for anglers who demand performance on the road and on the water, this softbaiting and travel combo pairs the Assassin Allure Spin 7MH-3 with the Shimano 25 Ultegra C3000HG and XBRAID Upgrade X8 Pentagram braid — a complete, ready-to-fish setup engineered to travel light without compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eRod: Assassin - Allure Spin 7MH-3 Spinning Rod\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Allure Spin 7MH-3 is a medium-heavy spinning rod designed specifically for softbait applications. At 7 feet in a multi-piece travel configuration, it packs down for easy transport without sacrificing blank integrity or sensitivity. The MH power rating handles a wide range of softbait rigs, delivering the tip action needed for lifelike lure movement and the backbone to control fish at depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eReel: Shimano - 25 ULTEGRA C3000HG\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 Shimano Ultegra C3000HG brings flagship-level technology to a highly accessible price point. The HG (High Gear) retrieve rate keeps up with fast-moving softbaits and allows instant slack management, while Shimano's refined drag system delivers smooth, consistent pressure throughout the fight. The C3000 size is the sweet spot for inshore and light offshore softbaiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eLine: XBRAID - UPGRADE X8 PENTAGRAM\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003eXBRAID's Upgrade X8 Pentagram is an 8-carrier braid constructed with a pentagram weave for exceptional roundness, smoothness, and casting distance. Its high sensitivity and low stretch make it ideal for detecting subtle softbait takes, while the tight weave resists wind knots and guides wear — critical qualities for travel fishing across varied conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree components, one focused purpose — this combo is built for softbait anglers who travel. 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Its construction delivers the sensitivity needed to feel every twitch and tick through the rod tip, while retaining enough backbone to drive hooks home and control fish at close range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eReel: Shimano - 25 ULTEGRA C3000HG\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 Ultegra C3000HG is a high-gear spinning reel built on Shimano's latest platform, offering smooth, consistent retrieve performance for repetitive softbait presentations. The HG configuration delivers a faster line recovery rate — ideal for working lures efficiently and picking up slack quickly when a fish commits. Compact, balanced, and made to match light-to-medium softbait outfits perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eLine: XBRAID - UPGRADE X8 PENTAGRAM\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003eXBRAID's Upgrade X8 Pentagram is an 8-carrier braid engineered for superior roundness, smoothness, and casting performance. Its pentagram weave structure minimises friction through rod guides for longer, more accurate casts — critical when targeting structure or working lures at depth. Low stretch enhances bite detection and delivers direct contact with your softbait throughout the retrieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree components engineered to complement each other for softbaiting — this combo suits inshore and estuarine anglers chasing snapper, kahawai, and beyond. 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Its heavy power rating handles large softbaits and absorbs aggressive runs, while the 7' length delivers the casting range needed for open-water presentations. The blank construction keeps you in contact with your lure throughout the retrieve — critical for detecting subtle strikes on the drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eReel: Daiwa - 24 REVROS LT4000-CXH\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 24 REVROS LT4000-CXH brings Daiwa's Light \u0026amp; Tough engineering to a workhorse 4000-size body — lightweight without sacrificing durability. The CXH designation means an extra-high gear ratio, delivering fast line pick-up that's ideal for burning softbaits or quickly closing the gap on a running fish. Smooth drag and Daiwa's proven build quality round out a reel that punches well above its price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eLine: XBRAID - UPGRADE X8 PENTAGRAM\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe XBRAID UPGRADE X8 PENTAGRAM is an 8-carrier braid built around a pentagram cross-section for exceptional roundness, smoothness through guides, and consistent casting distance. Its high-tensile construction delivers the low-stretch sensitivity needed to feel every movement of a softbait, while the tight weave resists abrasion in demanding conditions — a strong match for both inshore and open-water applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTogether, these three components form a cohesive, technique-matched setup for anglers targeting quality fish on softbaits and medium casting rigs. 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Every component is matched for sensitivity, strength, and softbait performance straight out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eRod: Assassin - Edge II 7' Medium Heavy\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Assassin Edge II in 7' Medium Heavy delivers the backbone needed to work soft plastics with authority and drive hooks home on the strike. At 7 feet, it provides casting reach and leverage for working lures through the water column. The Medium Heavy power rating handles a wide range of softbait weights without sacrificing the tip sensitivity needed to detect subtle takes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eReel: Daiwa - 24 REVROS LT3000-CXH\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 24 Revros LT3000-CXH sits in Daiwa's Light \u0026amp; Tough lineup, offering a compact, lightweight frame that reduces fatigue during long softbaiting sessions. The CXH designation means extra high gear ratio, so you can quickly recover slack line and maintain contact with your lure. 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Everything you need to fish soft plastics effectively — right out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eRod: Assassin - Supernova 73M - 4 Piece Softbait Rod\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Supernova 73M is a 7'3\" medium-rated softbait rod engineered for working soft plastics with precision. Its 4-piece construction makes it ideal for travel and kayak fishing without sacrificing sensitivity or action. The medium power rating gives you the backbone to handle solid fish while still loading cleanly for accurate casts with lighter jigheads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eReel: Shimano - 23 STRADIC C3000 Spin Reel\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 23 Stradic C3000 is one of Shimano's most trusted mid-range spinning reels, built on the HAGANE body for rigidity and long-term durability. 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Its heavy power rating delivers the backbone needed to punch weighted jig heads distance and drive hooks home on the strike. The blank is designed to transmit subtle lure movement and bottom feel back through the handle, keeping you connected to your presentation at all times.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eReel: Shimano - 26 NASCI 4000XG\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2026 Shimano NASCI 4000XG brings Shimano's proven HAGANE gear technology and smooth drag system into an accessible, hard-wearing package. The XG (extra-high gear ratio) retrieve keeps pace when burning soft plastics back to the boat or beach and rapidly recovers line on the strike. 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