Casting rod SMITH Shugendo casting

Smith Shugendo Casting Series, technical rods for all modern fishing techniques

A complete range inspired by harmony between angler and nature

The Smith Shugendo casting series was developed around three essential concepts: resonance, ergonomics and sobriety. Inspired by Shugendo, a Japanese tradition combining physical and mental discipline, this range reflects a quest for balance between performance, precision and enjoyment on the water.

After more than two years of testing and refinement, the Shugendo rods were designed to meet the demands of modern anglers, whether fishing in the ocean, sea, lake, river or stream. Each model has its own identity, covering the main predator fishing techniques.

A high-end design for enhanced feel

Shugendo rods feature high-tech Japanese carbon blanks and Fuji components, selected to optimise line flow, precision and sensitivity. The high number of guides and their placement improve line control, bite detection and animation quality.

All rods in the range feature a non-slip butt cap, a lure keeper, alignment dots and high-density EVA grips. This carefully considered ergonomics provides greater comfort during long sessions, while improving information transfer to the angler's hand.

Advanced blank technologies

The Shugendo range incorporates several technical blank constructions designed to improve blank behaviour. The Helical Core Construction contributes to stability and power, while the X-Joint Construction reinforces curve continuity and action precision. The Hexa Cross Construction adds extra rigidity, control and torsional resistance.

These technologies result in rods that are light, responsive and reliable, capable of maintaining an enjoyable action even when fighting smaller fish, while retaining enough power reserve to handle large specimens.

Shugendo casting, comfort and versatility for predator fishing

The casting series shares the same qualities of resonance, lightness and comfort. These models are particularly well suited to hard lure fishing, in linear retrieves, vertical presentations, jigging, Texas rigs, Carolina rigs, swimbaits or large lures intended for pike.

Each rod is designed to maintain enjoyment during the fight, including with medium-sized fish, without sacrificing the power needed to set the hook and stay in control during hard-fought battles.

Models adapted to each technique

The SH11M offers a regular fast action designed for finesse soft lure fishing. It is also well suited to stickbaits and crankbaits, with a smooth and progressive action.

The SH13H follows the same spirit with more power. Its soft tip is very well suited to jerkminnnows and stickbaits, while also allowing effective vertical fishing for zander.

The SH9MH has a fast action ideal for bass fishing with jigs, Carolina or Texas rigs. It delivers precision, responsiveness and power on the hook set.

The SH7XH is a versatile casting version for pike. It is suitable for paddle shads, soft lures and cranking shads, but stands out especially for pelagic zander and pike fishing.

The SH17XH targets pelagic pike fishing, as well as large lakes with linear and pull fishing techniques. It provides the power needed for modern approaches with bulky lures.

The SH25H stands out with its progressive tip, pleasant and effective for power fishing. It is perfectly suited to blade baits, crankbaits, spinnerbaits and other vibrating lures.

The SH26XH combines comfort, casting distance and power reserve. Its sufficiently supple tip makes animations easier, while its butt allows for authoritative hook sets.

The SH27XH is clearly geared towards pike fishing with large lures on big lakes. Its comfortable feel allows for long fishing sessions without excessive fatigue, even with bulky lures.

The SH37H is a swimbait rod designed to optimise the S-swim of large lures. Its soft tip promotes natural animations and powerful hook sets, even at long range. Its casting capacity significantly increases the area that can be covered.

A complete range for demanding anglers

The Smith Shugendo Series is aimed at anglers looking for technical, modern and specialised rods capable of handling a wide variety of approaches. From vertical zander fishing to pelagic pike fishing, from bass jigging to heavy swimbait fishing, each model has been designed to deliver precision, comfort and effectiveness.

This range will suit anglers who want to choose a rod perfectly matched to their technique, with no compromise on resonance, ergonomics or build quality.

Essential features

• Series, Smith Shugendo Series
• Type, casting, spinning and vertical rods depending on model
• Number of models in the range, 38
• Technologies, Helical Core Construction, X-Joint Construction, Hexa Cross Construction
• Components, Fuji components mounted on high-tech Japanese carbon blanks
• Grips, high-density EVA
• Integrated accessories, non-slip butt cap, lure keeper, alignment dots
• Suitable techniques, vertical, linear, pull fishing, pelagic, power fishing, swimbait
• Suitable lures, soft lures, stickbaits, crankbaits, jerkminnnows, jigs, spinnerbaits, large lures
• Target predators, zander, pike, bass and freshwater or saltwater predators