Shimano 25 Deep Chaser

The Shimano 25 Deep Chaser is a specialized boat rod series engineered for fishing from intermediate depths to demanding deep-sea environments. Combining the flexibility, resilience and exceptional load-bearing characteristics of glass materials with purpose-built blank constructions, the series delivers sensitive bite detection, reliable lifting power and controlled cushioning when fighting large fish or multiple hooked fish at considerable depths.

Four models cover distinct fishing requirements, from technical handheld presentations in intermediate depths to heavy-duty deep-sea fishing with sinkers weighing up to size 800. The 150-195 and 200-200 models feature lightweight tubular UD glass blanks reinforced with Shimano Spiral X Core technology, providing improved torsional resistance, strength and responsive handling.

Their flexible tubular tips communicate subtle bites while maintaining the compliance needed to follow a fish's movements and reduce hook losses. Both models employ the lightweight Fitting Support 18 CI4+ reel seat with a comfortable EVA grip, allowing effective manipulation even when fitted with medium or large electric reels.

The 150-195 is a 7:3-action rod designed for handheld fishing targeting blackthroat seaperch, scorpionfish and light deepwater alfonsino, with a long butt configuration for controlled bottom contact and bait presentation. The 200-200 also features a 7:3 action but extends the usable sinker range to size 300, offering a balanced design for both handheld operation and rod-holder fishing, with a semi-long butt.

For serious deep-sea applications, the 300-205 and 500-205 use high-strength full solid glass blanks throughout their length. Their supple tips clearly display bottom contact and subtle deepwater bites, while their powerful, resilient butt sections absorb substantial loads from large fish and multiple hookups.

The 300-205 has a progressive 6:4 action and is particularly suited to sinkers around size 250-400, targeting alfonsino, blackthroat seaperch, black seabream-related deepwater species such as blackthroat rockfish, and Pacific cod. The 500-205 has a stronger 7:3 tip-oriented action and supports sinkers up to size 800, approximately 3 kg, for demanding targets such as deepwater rockfish, alfonsino and oilfish.

Both heavy-duty models feature Shimano's redesigned aluminum reel seat with resin cushioning, enhanced reel-foot retention and a cushioned double-locking nut for secure mounting under high loads. Across the series, stainless steel-frame SiC guides and an aluminum rod-holder contact section enhance durability, line management and stability in rod holders.

The 300 and 500 models additionally include a sturdy safety-leash ring. All models employ a detachable butt-section two-piece construction.

With carefully differentiated actions, blank materials and grip configurations, Deep Chaser provides dedicated performance for serious deepwater boat anglers.