GEAR TEST: Shimano Rod Shoot-Out - Which is Best?

How much practical difference is there between a top-of-the-line rod from Shimano and a more affordable, mid-priced version of the same stick? We hangs couple of near-identical Vanford spin reels on very similar rods from the Anarchy and TCurve Premium ranges to find the answer in this unique, fly-on-the-wall look at a morning on the water with Starlo... We reckon you'll LOVE this insight!

[@peterm6199]

“TWANG” great tip there Starlo. Loved the vid, great comparison and fair review at the end. There’s often subtle differences from mid range to high end and you explained this perfectly. 👌

[@robd272]

Thanks again Starlo for always providing a wealth of information... keep the shootout going they're awesome!

[@DCJiuJitsuGeelong]

man, Starlo is on point all the time, love the delivery and content, i always feel like my understanding of fishing go's up a level after watching his vids.

[@johnklansek8898]

nice review Starlo and a great session

[@JonathanMark-sf5tm]

Just found the outfits you were letting know about definitely will be having a look this year👍

[@seanharwood974]

Great review . That’s the type of rod I’m missing at the moment so I’ll go and have a look. Always good to pick them up a wiggle them first. Love those dark land locked fish. Even those sometimes pesky choppers looked nice.

[@savaspourouti173]

Great review and comparison Steve, quick one regarding the Anarchy, would you say it is better suited to Hard bodies over Soft Plastics or would you say it handles both types of Lure fishing well? I am looking to tee the anarchy up for hard Bodies. In general would you say that this size/type of rod is better suited to a 2500 sized reel or could I get away with paring it to a 1000?

[@aarondavis9044]

Sweet video mate man I love that boat 👍👍

[@markgreer689]

Thanks starlo really enjoyed watching

[@DCJiuJitsuGeelong]

that was a master class on adapting to conditions

[@kiebat10]

Thanks for the video mate

[@jtj2560]

Thanks mate this was a good watch

[@jzfishing103]

Hey mate I am going to chase some kingfish,salmon and probably Mac tuna around Sydney harbor,looking for a medium/medium heavy rod,Any rod suggestions?Also,are Daiwa TD black rods good?

[@jordythebassist]

I've just picked up the T curve premium and I absolutely ADORE it, however I reckon the Zodias probably casts further than any other Shimano rod

[@pitchkapizda8355]

Great review on the rods and reels I’ll definitely be looking at getting one of them combos

[@anthonytag4523]

Hi Steve are these rods more susceptible of breaking easy and if so which rods in the shimano range do you recommend are more user friendly for bait and lure fishing ?

[@theany8826]

Awesome content just what I was looking for Starlo, I’m doing more land based salt water squid jigging and plastics lures! would the t curve 722 2-4 kg be more suitable all rounder? Noting it can cast heavier jigs and is a bit smaller then the 7 8 1-4kg. Would the 7 8 be a bit too light for my application?

[@feartheduck6664]

Very helpful comparison. Ta.

[@olivergarric6269]

What do you think would be a better choice as an all round flattie, bream and pinky rod the shimano zodias 270ul, the zodias 270L or the shimano anarchy 702 2-4kg.

[@Chrismoore-qx3zq]

Thankyou starlo