Shimano Seihakou Firato

Shimano Seihakou Firato is a dedicated Ikada and Kase rod designed around a slim low-taper blank that combines smooth operation, supple bending and dependable core strength. The low-taper design improves handling and reduces wind resistance while allowing the blank to follow the powerful head shakes of black sea bream during the fight.

Power is increased from the belly through the butt, while load transfers smoothly toward the hand and the upper sections bend progressively through the joints for enhanced fish-following performance. Spiral X Core reinforces the blank against bending, twisting and crushing, providing the strength needed to steadily control fish while retaining the rod's supple character.

X Guide 3D Titanium guides are positioned on the guide section to combine low weight and strength without interfering with the blank's natural bend, while promoting smooth line flow and reducing line trouble. Two different tips, F-1 and F-2, are supplied as standard to cover a broad range of conditions.

F-1 is an all-round tip suited from weighted fishing to completely unweighted presentations, while F-2 provides more supple tracking performance for no-sinker and suspended fishing techniques. The rod is designed to bend deeply while maintaining high operability, combining characteristics normally associated with both responsive tip-action and more forgiving progressive actions.

The Perfection Seat CI4+ provides secure holding even with a light grip and supports precise rod manipulation. The V-Hold Power Grip uses a side-cut V-shaped profile and elastomer material to significantly improve grip stability, reduce fatigue and maintain secure handling even after touching bait, krill or oily groundbait.

Unlike EVA, the elastomer material is also resistant to retaining odors and groundbait powder. A tapered butt plug allows the tip section to be stored inside the butt section, and a rod bag is included.

The 150 model prioritizes fast handling for high-catch-rate situations, close-range fishing and positions near the water surface. The 160 is the standard all-round length, suitable for both hand-held fishing and longer intervals when the rod is placed in a holder.