Spinning rod SMITH Panorama shaft 963 ML

Smith Panorama Shaft 963 ML spinning rod

A rod designed for bank salmonid fishing

The Smith Panorama Shaft 963 ML was specifically developed for bank fishing for salmonids. It is aimed at anglers looking for a rod capable of casting lures effectively while maintaining excellent sensitivity to lure action and bites.

Its moderate fast action offers a very interesting balance between casting comfort, sensitivity and fish control. It allows for precise fishing, even when spots are distant or fish require a careful presentation.

A soft tip for casting and feeling

The soft tip of this rod makes it easy to load the blank and propel lures efficiently. It also provides good absorption during bites and head shakes, an important point with salmonids, which are often fast and lively when fighting.

This flexibility does not come at the expense of sensitivity. The Panorama Shaft 963 ML retains excellent feedback, allowing the angler to maintain contact with the lure and adapt the retrieve according to conditions.

A powerful butt section to keep the upper hand

The more powerful butt section provides the reserve needed to handle hard-fighting fish. This architecture allows for effective control of a fish without sacrificing progressivity, while maintaining a reassuring working curve.

The rod thus offers reliable fighting behaviour, with enough authority to control runs and limit hook pull-outs. This is a major asset for technical fishing for sea trout, salmon or other powerful salmonids.

A high-end, refined construction

The blank combines 24T, 30T and 40T graphite carbon to achieve a good balance between lightness, responsiveness and power. This construction allows the rod to remain comfortable in hand while delivering the expected performance for finesse and precision fishing.

The natural wood reel seat adds an elegant and distinctive finish. The double locking rings ensure reliable reel hold, while the Fuji guides guarantee smooth and durable line flow.

Key features

• Model, Smith Panorama Shaft 963 ML
• Type, salmonid spinning rod
• Length, 2.95 m
• Packed length, 110 cm
• Number of sections, 3
• Lure weight, 7 to 35 g
• Action, moderate fast
• Weight, 197 g
• Graphite carbon blank 24T, 30T and 40T
• Natural wood reel seat, double locking rings, Fuji T KGST, T KTTG, T KLSG and PKLSG guides