{"product_id":"shimano-s-t-c-bb-spinning-travel-rod-240h","title":"Shimano S.T.C BB Spinning Travel Rod 240H 21-56g","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShimano STC BB Travel Spinning Rod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShimano STC BB Spinning range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a cracking option if you want a proper fishing rod that packs down small enough to disappear into your suitcase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith short sections and a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etravel length of under 65cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, these 4-piece rods are ideal for taking on holiday without having to travel with a full-size rod tube. For the money, I think they are particularly good value and a great rod to simply stow away in your luggage, car or backpack ready for an opportunity to fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBased on Shimano's more expensive STC AX range, the STC BB uses a tough composite blank with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emoderate-fast action\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving it plenty of versatility. Depending on the model you choose, the range covers everything from lighter lure fishing for perch and similar species through to pike, zander and inshore saltwater fishing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite being designed primarily with travel and convenience in mind, these don't feel like rods that are simply there for emergencies. They are nicely balanced and perfectly capable of being used as your regular lure rod.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4-piece travel spinning rod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePacks down to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eunder 65cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent for taking abroad in a suitcase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTough composite blank construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModerate-fast action\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for a wide variety of lure fishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModels available for both light and heavier lure fishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShimano DPS reel seat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComfortable EVA handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShimano Hardlite single-leg guides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtective plastic sleeve included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent value for money\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMick's Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor me, the big attraction with the STC BB range is just how easy these rods are to travel with. The very short sections mean you can put one in your suitcase without the hassle of travelling with a conventional rod tube.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you're heading somewhere on holiday where there \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003emight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e be an opportunity to fish, one of these is very easy to take along just in case. For the money, I think Shimano have got these spot on.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey are a particularly useful choice for the travelling lure angler targeting \u003cstrong\u003eInshore Saltwater species here or abroad, as well a\u003c\/strong\u003es \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eperch, zander, pike etc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with different models in the range allowing you to match the rod to the type of fishing you have planned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength: 8ft (2.4m)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSection Lengths: 4 x 65cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCasting Weight: 21-56g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shimano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49251854385407,"sku":"STC BB 240H 21-56g","price":59.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/1766\/2376\/files\/shimanostc.jpg?v=1789833504","url":"https:\/\/www.mrfishjersey.com\/products\/shimano-s-t-c-bb-spinning-travel-rod-240h","provider":"Mr Fish Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}