Shimano Introduces New Products at 2010 ICAST

Shimano Waxwing Jigs | Shimano Terez Rods | Shimano Trinidad A Reels | New Talica 20II & 25II Reels | Shimano Shallow Water Butterfly Jigs | Shimano Thunnus CI4 Spinning Reels | Shimano Curado 300EJ Reel

IN STOCK!
Shimano Waxwing Jigs look radically different than anything on the market today. These patent pending subsurface jigs swim with a kick that absolutely drives fish nuts. Though the kick is reminiscent of our beloved iron jigs, the look is a radical departure. Shimano Waxwing Jigs derive the seductive zigzag motion from the upper wing, while the lower wing acts as a rudder to prevent rolling. Fishing the Shimano Waxwing Jig is extremely easy. Simply cast and reel in. That's it.

The Melton Tackle staff has had the opportunity to field test these the Waxwing Jigs with great success off the Southern California coast. These lures are very durable and feature a paint finish that holds up quite well to fish bites, rocks, etc. The Waxwing Jigs feature incredibly sharp double tinned Owner hooks.

One of the amazing attributes to this lure is the fact that kelp and structure tangles are far and few between due to the fact that the hooks are upward facing versus a traditional iron jig that features a treble hook or single siwash hook. In our field testing, not one lure was lost in kelp or seaweed.

Shimano has introduced two sizes of the Waxwing Jigs - 'Boy' (88mm) and 'Jr' (118mm).

Click HERE to order and/or learn more about Shimano Waxwing Jigs

Anticipated Delivery - Mid-September
The most comprehensive product unveiling has to be the introduction of the Shimano Terez Rod series. These rods are truly unique and a big departure from traditional fishing rods as we now know them.

Visually, the first thing anglers will notice are the rod color options. Shimano has taken into account the most popular boat hull colors and incorporated them into this new series. For the very first time (that we're aware of), a major fishing manufacturer has produced a series of rods in different color options. Shimano Terez Rods are available in 5 colors; Aqua, Emerald Green, Fighting Lady Yellow, Pearl White and Sunset Red. Shimano Terez Rods are available in a wide range of sizes to accommodate a huge variety of angling situations, so theoretically a boat owner or angler can match his/her set with identical rods whereas the only way to accomplish this in the past was with custom built sticks.

Secondly, anglers will notice that Shimano Terez rod blanks are extremely thin in diameter. Simply put, these aren't your grandpa's broomsticks. Though thin, they feature a very strong backbone, allowing anglers to put a large amount of heat on a fish with little if any angler fatigue. To accomplish this, Shimano's employed their TC4 construction that is currently utilized in their highly popular Trevala Jigging Rods.

The third aspect that will catch your attention are the guides, more specifically, the aggressive forward facing angle of them. Shimano Terez Rods feature Fuji K-Series Tangle Free Guides with Alconite inserts, perfect for fishing PowerPro or any of today's braided line. With the Fuji K-Series Guides, say goodbye to annoying braid tangles.

Shimano Terez Rods feature durable EVA grips and custom aluminum skeletonized reel seats with the exception of Terez Waxwing Rods which come standard with cork grips and Fuji reel seats.

There are a dizzying array of Shimano Terez Rods being offered, 33 models to be exact. Couple that with 5 colors for each model, it makes 165 model-color possibilities. By no means a small task for a manufacturer to accomplish.

On the conventional front, 15 Terez Rods are available for angling situations as light as fishing an anchovy 20 lb. to as heavy as fishing for monster tuna with 80 lb. and everything in between. Here's the breakdown:

Shimano Terez Conventional Rods
Model	Application	Length	Power	Action	Braided Line Class
TZC80ML	20# Anchovy/Sardine	8'	Medium-Light	Fast	20-50
TZC80M	20# Sardine	8'	Medium	Fast	30-65
TZC80MH	30# Sardine / 40# Squid Slider	8'	Medium-Heavy	Fast	40-80
TZC80H	50# Squid Rod Holder	8'	Heavy	Fast	50-100
TZC70M	20# Sardine	7'	Medium	Fast	30-65
TZC70MH	30# Sardine Squid Slider	7'	Medium-Heavy	Fast	40-80
TZCX70MH	30# Sardine Squid Slider	7'	Medium-Heavy	Extra Fast	40-80
TZC70H	40# Sardine / Mackerel	7'	Heavy	Fast	50-100
TZC70XH	50# Dropper Loop	7'	Extra Heavy	Fast	65-200
TZC66H	50# Bait	6'6"	Heavy	Fast	50-150
TZCX66H	50# Yo Yo Iron	6'6"	Heavy	Extra Fast	50-150
TZC66XH	60# Bait	6'6"	Extra Heavy	Fast	65-200
TZCX66XH	60# Yo Yo Iron / Bait	6'6"	Extra Heavy	Extra Fast	65-200
TZC66XXH	60# Bait	6'6"	Extra Extra Heavy	Fast	80-200
TZCX66XXH	80# Bait	6'6"	Extra Extra Heavy	Extra Fast	80-200

For spinning tackle, there are nine models to choose from. Included in their offerings for the Terez Spinning Rods are the long awaited debut of popping rods.

Shimano Terez Spinning Rods
Model	Application	Length	Power	Action	Braided Line Class
TZS72ML	Shrimp / Crab	7'2"	Medium-Light	Extra Fast	15-40
TZS72M	Sailfish	7'2"	Medium	Fast	20-50
TZS72MH	Sailfish Jig & Bait	7'2"	Medium-Heavy	Fast	40-80
TZS69M	Sailfish Cockpit	6'9"	Medium	Fast	20-50
TZS69MH	Tuna / Sailfish Cockpit	6'9"	Medium-Heavy	Fast	40-80
TZS69H	Tuna Live Bait	6'9"	Heavy	Fast	50-100
TZS69XH	Bottom Fishing	6'9"	Extra Heavy	Fast	65-200
TZS78H	Popper	7'8"	Heavy	Medium-Fast	50-100
TZS78XH	Popper	7'8"	Heavy	Medium-Fast	50-100

Shimano Terez Waxwing Rods were produced specifically to fish the new Shimano Waxwing Jigs. They are available in nine models.

Shimano Terez Waxwing Rods - Conventional
Model	Waxwing Size	Length	Power	Action	Braided Line Class
TZCWX80M	Boy	8'	Medium	Extra Fast	20-50
TZCWX80MH	Jr	8'	Medium-Heavy	Extra Fast	30-65
TZCW70M	Boy	7'	Medium	Fast	20-50
TZCW70MH	Jr	7'	Medium-Heavy	Fast	30-65
TZSW72M	Boy	7'2"	Medium	Fast	10-30
TZSW72MH	Jr	7'2"	Medium-Heavy	Fast	15-30
TZSW70M	Boy	7'	Medium	Fast	20-50
TZSW70MH	Jr	7'	Medium-Heavy	Fast	30-65
TZS70XH	Boy/Jr	7'	Extra Heavy	Medium-Fast	50-100

Shimano Trinidad A Series Reels
16A, 16NA, 20A, 30A In Stock!
When the original Trinidad Reels were introduced over a decade ago, they were hailed as a revolution. Other than the obvious transition from gold to the sleeker silver/gunsmoke color scheme, the new Trinidad A reels feature updated gearing and drags that are found in later model reels. Also noteworthy is the addition of a 10A model Trini. Sizes introduced: 10A, 12A, 14A, 16NA, 16A, 20A and 30A.

Click HERE to pre-order and/or learn more about Shimano Trinidad A Series Reels