The highly specific uses of the two different actioned rods in the new Speedmaster Kaibatsu range highlights Shimano’s attention to detail and expertise. Giant Trevally are the target, and XT100 + Biofibre blanks, Shadow Diaflash, Ti-Lite Hardlite guides, EVA grips and plastic gimbals are the materials of combat. The rods’ names say it all – Light Pleasure , Surface Monster, Deep Monster ,Pencil Instrument and Long Cast.