In early November 2023, Takuya Heiwa and Keiji Shibahara visited the rocks of Kamigoto, Nagasaki Prefecture. The mission given to these two well-known rock fishing masters was to test the Bullseye Limited, the best rock fishing rod for long-distance casting. At this time of year, it is still a little early for the main fishing season, but many anglers are looking forward to fighting with large yellowtails by using boiled krill in a cage fishing. With the concept of "further and stronger", what is the potential of this flagship rod that pursues the ultimate performance from the blanks, guides, to the smallest parts? A two-day test fishing trip began on Mirashima Island, Kamigoto. The X-Guide Touch Free Titanium is designed to combine a soft tip equivalent to a No. 4 rock fishing rod that is easy to operate the line with a hard butt equivalent to a No. 6 rock fishing rod that can withstand the running of a meter-plus yellowtail, reducing blank touch even with a No. 12 nylon line, achieving comfortable long-distance casting and trouble-free casting. Making the most of these capabilities, the two captured a memorable meter-plus catch. Check out the new realm of long-distance fishing rods that combine distance and power. Bullseye Limitedhttps://fish.shimano.com/ja-JP/product... *The link above will display the latest model. The combination of distance and power opens up new realm of long-distance fishing rods. To confront large fish lurking in the tides far offshore that could not be reached before. The flagship long-distance fishing rod that pursues the ultimate performance from the blanks, guides, to the smallest parts with the concept of "farther and stronger". The blanks, which are the essence of the rod, have a soft tip equivalent to a No. 4 fishing rod that is excellent for accurate and delicate line mending necessary to get a wary fish to bite, and a hard butt equivalent to a No. 6 fishing rod that has the tenacity and resilience to withstand the explosive power and power of large bluefish such as yellowtail that exceed a meter. Of course, the blanks are completely free of twists and crushes thanks to the Spiral X-Core and High Power X, so the cast is stable and the angler's input actions can be accurately output. On the other hand, to accommodate unbalanced tackle systems with large reels and nylon lines of 10 or more, the original guide uses X-Guide Touch Free Titanium. It prevents the blanks from touching when the line is released, and achieves both long-distance casting and line trouble-free casting, which was impossible with conventional guide systems. To reduce the burden on the angler during a fight, the front grip is coated with matte rubber that is non-slip even when held with both hands, and the removable fighting bottom distributes the load of the belly fight, providing reliable support when fighting with large fish. All dimensions of the rock casting rod will change. Experience the arrival of a new era. ■Please follow Shimano's official social media accounts■ Instagram / shimanofishing_jp Facebook / fishing.shimano X https://twitter.com/Shimano_Fishing?s=20 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@shimanofishin... <Chapters> 0:00 Opening 3:09 Test fishing in November 2011 4:44 Tackle and rigs used 6:23 Start of actual fishing 8:15 Yellowtail hit 11:15 Heiwa's impressions of the prototype rod 12:11 Start of the second day of actual fishing test 13:45 Shibahara hits a yellowtail 17:53 The true strength of the Bullseye LTD as experienced by the two 21:38 Shibahara hits a yellowtail 23:08 Heiwa hits a yellowtail 25:20 Finished Bullseye LTD Heiwa's impressions #BullseyeLimited #HeiwaTakuya #Shimano2024NewProducts