Shimano Status Bluewater Deep Drop Rod Power meets precision with the Shimano Status Bluewater Deep Drop Rod — a serious piece of kit built for deep-drop missions chasing hapuka, gemfish, bluenose and other heavy hitters lurking in the depths. Crafted with a strong yet sensitive E-Glass/Graphite composite blank and outfitted with premium components like a Pac Bay bent butt and AFTCO swivel tip, this rod is designed to handle big pressure and brutal depths with ease. Key features: E-Glass and graphite composite blank for strength and responsiveness Pac Bay bent butt for maximum comfort and leverage Fuji silicon guides for smooth line flow and reduced friction AFTCO swivel roller tip minimises line twist — ideal for electric reels Two-piece design for easier transport and storage Perfectly matched for Shimano electric reels like Forcemaster and Beastmaster Specs: Length: 5'6" (1.68m) Line weight: PE 8–10 (approx. 80–100lb) Pieces: 2 Model code: 20SBWDD8-10 Rod style: Game/Deep drop From wiring up monsters 400m down to battling heavy currents, the Status Deep Drop Rod is built to dominate the bottom.