Raid Japan Gladiator Maximum

Raid Japan Gladiator Maximum

The "Raid Japan Gladiator Maximum" series was developed to achieve a level of performance unattainable with an "all-round rod." The MAXIMUM series forgoes versatility, offering top performance for every specific application. It bears the name GLADIATOR MAXIMUM. GX-59XLS-AS S MAXX XL & GX-59ULS-AS S MAXX UL: The SOLID MAXX XL is the first all-solid model in the GLADIATOR series. This ultimate blank was crafted to the specifications demanded by Shunsuke Eguchi to outperform the competition at the highest tournaments in Japan. The blank casts light rigs with precision and imbues them with life through the flexing action of the rod blade. Fish barely notice they're on the line – it's a kind of magic built into this blank. Both models, XL and UL, offer exceptional performance with all light rigs, but the SOLID MAXX XL truly shines when performing subtle, precise jigging. The SOLID MAXX UL is best suited for casting finesse rigs in cover using a fast, controlled style. GX-67MHC-ST THE BISHOP: The BISHOP is specifically designed for close-quarters action on light rigs. With a solid tip and powerful belly and butt sections, the extra-fast taper blanks offer exceptional casting accuracy with medium to light tackle. Thanks to the strong butt section, any fish that bites can be instantly hauled out of cover. While its dramatic taper might not seem particularly versatile, it surprises with its versatility, covering everything from heavy drop-shot rigs, free rigs, and light Texas and backslide worms to heavy Neko rigs. It performs especially well with Egu-Dama type-cover and level jigs. Where power-finesse combinations with PE lines fall short, the BISHOP is perfect for effortlessly casting and maneuvering hanging rigs around hard structures. GX-67MLS-PMD METRO TRICK: The METRO TRICK is a rod specifically designed for mid-stream and mid-stop fishing with jighead rigs. The model number "GX-67MLS-PMD" ends with "PMD," which stands for "Power Mid-Stop." It's a next-generation spinning rod designed for mid-stream fishing with bulky worms or heavier power-style jighead rigs. The design, with its balanced, regular taper, ensures a consistent rhythm when using large worm lures like the Super Fish Roller 5" / 6.5" models, creating an enticing, rolling action. It allows for precise control of line length in a constant rhythm – similar to a metronome – without deviations or disturbances, enabling accurate targeting of the desired depth. The blank's unique properties give the rods great versatility, making them ideal for fishing small shads or minnows. The guide system is designed to work seamlessly with both fluorocarbon and polyethylene lines, making it suitable for heavier rigs, longer casting distances, and deeper waters. In recent years, this technique – the power mid-stop – has established itself as indispensable for successfully catching large perch in various waters and seasons. This model is specifically designed for the use of this technique. GX-72MH+C BALTORO HEAT2: The Baltro HEAT2, a further development and redesign of the Baltro (GA-610MHC) from the GLADIATOR Anti series, which is very popular with many bank anglers, has been lengthened to 4 inches. This versatile mid-length rod, measuring 6'10" with a medium to heavy action, retains the excellent bend of the original Baltro but has been significantly reworked and repackaged in terms of blank material, guides (now made of titanium/Torzait), handle design, and other details. The longer length increases the bite force by approximately half a stop, resulting in a MH+ action. This rod is primarily suited for both action-oriented fishing techniques and worming along bottom structures. It covers a wide range of applications: from topwater plugs such as swimbaits, wire baits, vibration lures, crankbaits and darts (up to approx. 1oz), to rubber jigs, sinker rigs, heavyweight worm rigs such as backslide worms and shad tail worms. The rod end is designed to point naturally upwards, featuring a heavy bait balance. This allows for an exceptional fishing experience when dead slow spinning with line slack, full swing casting, head slides, or using wing lures. Additionally, the tip has been made slightly thinner and more flexible, enabling sensitive handling of lighter rigs. The Baltro HEAT2 is considered the most versatile medium to heavyweight in the history of the GLADIATOR series and can be described as the wide-ranging all-round model.

GX-59XLS-AS S MAXX XL

• Type: Spinning
• Length: 5'9" - 175.26cm
• Special Offer: Extra Light
• Taper: Almost
• Weight: 88g
• Casting weight: MAX 3/16oz.
• Line class: MAX 4lb

GX-59ULS-AS S MAXX UL

• Type: Spinning
• Length: 5'9" - 175.26cm
• Action: Ultra Light
• Taper: Extra Fast
• Weight: 96g
• Casting weight: MAX 1/4oz.
• Line class: MAX 5lb

GX-67MHC-ST THE BISHOP

• Type: Casting
• Length: 6'7" - 200.66cm
• Action: Medium Heavy
• Taper: Extra Fast (Solid Tip)
• Weight: 118g
• Casting weight: MAX 1/2oz.
• Line class: MAX 16lb

GX-67MLS-PMD METRO TRICK

• Type: Spinning
• Length: 6'7" - 200.66cm
• Action: Medium Light
• Taper: regular
• Weight: 90g
• Casting weight: MAX 1/4oz.
• Line class: MAX 6lb (PE#1)

GX-72MH+C BALTORO HEAT2

• Type: Casting
• Length: 7'2" - 219cm (two-piece)
• Action: Medium Heavy Plus
• Taper: almost
• Weight: 126g
• Casting weight: MAX 1.1/4oz.
• Line class: MAX 20lb