{"title":"Shimano Reel Combos","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"shimano-24-vanford-4000mhg-assassin-supernova-77mh-softbaiting-combo","title":"Shimano - 24 VANFORD 4000MHG + Assassin - Supernova 77MH Softbaiting Combo","description":"\u003cp\u003ePurpose-built for softbaiting and light casting, this combo pairs the Assassin Supernova 77MH with the Shimano 24 Vanford 4000MHG and XBRAID Upgrade X8 Pentagram braid — giving you the sensitivity, power, and line performance to work soft plastics with precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eRod: Assassin - Supernova 77MH Softbait Rod\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Supernova 77MH is a 7'7\" medium-heavy softbait rod designed specifically for working soft plastics across a range of inshore and offshore scenarios. Its progressive action loads smoothly for long, accurate casts while delivering the backbone needed to control and land hard-running fish. The blank is tuned for feel — transmitting subtle bottom contact and strikes directly to your hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eReel: Shimano - 24 VANFORD 4000MHG\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 24 Vanford 4000MHG brings Shimano's Hagane Body and MicroModule Gear II technology into a surprisingly lightweight frame, reducing fatigue during long softbait sessions. The High Gear ratio delivers fast line pickup to keep pace with erratic retrieves and reactive strikes. Smooth drag, refined feel, and a 4000-size capacity make it an ideal match for medium-heavy softbait applications.\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 built with a pentagram weave structure for a rounder, smoother profile that flows cleanly through guides and casts further. The low-stretch construction amplifies sensitivity — critical when reading bottom structure and detecting light takes on soft plastics. Its high strength-to-diameter ratio makes it a natural pairing for this medium-heavy softbait setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTogether, these three components form a refined, fish-ready softbait combo suited to serious anglers targeting snapper, kahawai, and beyond. 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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 length delivers the casting distance needed to cover ground, while the 2-piece design makes it easy to transport without sacrificing performance. The action and power rating are dialled in for working soft plastics at depth and detecting subtle strikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eReel: Shimano - 26 NASCI 2500HG\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2026 Shimano NASCI 2500HG is a high-gear spinning reel engineered for smooth, reliable performance. The HG designation means a faster retrieve rate, ideal for quickly repositioning soft plastics and keeping pace with active fish. Built on Shimano's proven platform, the NASCI delivers solid drag performance and refined feel at an accessible 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 braided line constructed with a pentagram weave pattern for exceptional roundness, smoothness, and casting performance. Its low diameter relative to breaking strain maximises sensitivity — critical for feeling soft plastic action and bottom contact. The braid's strength and abrasion resistance make it well suited to offshore and structure-oriented softbaiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTogether, these three components form a cohesive, technique-matched softbaiting setup ideal for keen anglers targeting offshore species. 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Every component is matched for offshore softbait performance, giving you the sensitivity, power, and line quality to fish with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eRod: Atomic - Arrowz Offshore Spin 7', 2 pc, 10 - 25lb Spinning Rod\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Atomic Arrowz Offshore is a 7-foot, 2-piece spinning rod rated for 10–25lb, built specifically for offshore softbaiting applications. Its responsive blank loads efficiently for accurate casts and delivers the tip sensitivity needed to detect soft takes at depth. The two-piece design makes it travel-friendly without sacrificing performance on the water.\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 proven Shimano engineering to an accessible price point, featuring a high-speed XG gear ratio for fast line retrieve when working softbaits back to the surface. The 4000 size body is well-suited to the 10–25lb class, offering a solid drag system and smooth retrieve that holds up under sustained offshore pressure.\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 Upgrade X8 Pentagram is an 8-carrier braided PE line constructed using a pentagram weave for superior roundness, smoothness, and abrasion resistance. Its high sensitivity and minimal stretch make it an ideal choice for softbaiting, transmitting subtle strikes directly to the angler's hand while maintaining strong knot integrity under load.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTogether, these three components form a cohesive, technique-specific softbaiting setup built for serious offshore anglers. 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At 7'7\" in a Medium-Heavy power rating, it delivers the backbone to handle hard-running fish while keeping enough tip sensitivity to animate soft plastics naturally. It's a purpose-built tool for inshore and light offshore softbaiting applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eReel: Shimano - 24 VANFORD C3000XG\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 Vanford C3000XG is built on Shimano's lightweight Magnesium CI4+ frame, delivering exceptional rigidity without the weight penalty. The XG gear ratio provides an ultra-fast retrieve, ideal for quickly recovering slack and maintaining lure contact during softbaiting. 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Smooth drag and Shimano's signature build quality make it a reliable choice for hard fishing.\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 braided line built around a pentagram weave structure for enhanced roundness, smoothness through guides, and consistent casting performance. The tight construction resists wind knots and improves knot strength — both critical when fishing soft plastics. High sensitivity ensures you feel every tap, twitch, and bottom contact through the braid to the rod tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree components engineered to complement each other — this is a capable, no-compromise softbaiting combo for anglers who want to fish with confidence from day one. 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Its length generates the leverage needed for long casts, while the action is tuned to impart a fluid side-to-side stickbait walk. The blank delivers the backbone to turn hard-running kingfish and tuna without sacrificing feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eReel: Shimano - 21 TWIN POWER SW 14000XG\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 21 Twin Power SW 14000XG is Shimano's heavy-duty spinning platform built for sustained saltwater punishment. The XG retrieve ratio delivers rapid line recovery to keep pace with explosive topwater strikes and fast-moving pelagics. 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Its length provides the casting distance needed to reach feeding pelagics, while the progressive blank loads efficiently under heavy lures and transfers energy directly into the retrieve action of your lure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eReel: Shimano - 21 TWIN POWER SW 14000XG\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 21 Twin Power SW 14000XG is Shimano's high-capacity saltwater powerhouse, featuring Hagane Body construction and X-Protect water resistance for demanding offshore conditions. 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It's built tough enough to subdue powerful fish like kingfish and tuna without hesitation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eReel: Shimano - 21 TWIN POWER SW 14000XG\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 21 Twin Power SW 14000XG is Shimano's proven saltwater workhorse, engineered for demanding offshore and inshore pelagic applications. The XG gear ratio delivers an exceptionally fast retrieve, critical for working topwater lures effectively and recovering line quickly when fish run hard. Its rigid HAGANE body and X-Protect sealing ensure long-term durability in the harsh saltwater environment. 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Designed for anglers who demand performance wherever the fish are, this lightweight 4-piece travel combo packs down small enough for remote locations, overnight adventures, and carry-on luggage — without compromising an inch of fishing performance. A performance-matched setup built for serious softbait anglers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRod: Assassin - Supernova 73M - 4 Piece Softbait Rod\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Supernova 73M is purpose-built for softbaiting, delivering the sensitivity and backbone needed to detect light bites and drive hooks home. At 7'3\" with a medium power rating, it handles a wide range of soft plastic presentations. 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