{"product_id":"shirasu-im-8-cast-m-baitcasting-rod-5-20g","title":"Balzer Shirasu IM-8 Cast M Baitcasting Rod 1.95m – 5-20g","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBalzer Shirasu IM-8 Cast M\u003c\/strong\u003e is a lightweight, fast-action baitcasting rod designed for fishing \u003cstrong\u003esmall hardbaits, softbaits and other artificial lures\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e1.95m (6.40ft)\u003c\/strong\u003e with a versatile \u003cstrong\u003e5–20g casting weight\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Cast M is compact, responsive and easy to work with. Its \u003cstrong\u003e36Ton IM-8 carbon fibre blank\u003c\/strong\u003e features a distinctive Fast Taper action, providing crisp lure control, excellent sensitivity and plenty of responsiveness when a fish strikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurpose-built for \u003cstrong\u003ebaitcast reels\u003c\/strong\u003e, it's an excellent option for freshwater lure fishing for \u003cstrong\u003etrout and perch\u003c\/strong\u003e, as well as other light baitcasting applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurpose-built \u003cstrong\u003ebaitcasting rod\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1.95m (6.40ft)\u003c\/strong\u003e length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5–20g casting weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight at just \u003cstrong\u003e140g\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResponsive \u003cstrong\u003eFast Taper 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