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ASQUITH SPEY
Forged from cutting-edge technology and legendary design. Developed and hand-finished in Woodland, Washington, and rolled in the world's only Spiral X production facility in Kumamoto, Japan. Introducing Asquith: the most technologically advanced fly rod in the world. Shimano's proprietary Spiral X technology utilizes a core layer, a longitudinal middle layer, and a reverse-axis fiber outer layer. This unique construction increases rigidity without increasing weight, reduces ovalization, and provides virtually instantaneous power transmission when casting or fighting a fish.
Key Features
- SiC Titanium Recoil snake guides
- SiC Titanium stripper guides
- Flor grade cork grip
- Custom aluminum reel seat with CI4+ insert
- Aluminum rod tube with cloth rod bag
- Designed & handcrafted in Woodland, Washington – Blanks rolled in Kumamoto, Japan
Featured Technologies
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Models Available
| Sku | Model | Length | Action | Pieces | Line | Handle | |
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| 12529-01 | ASQ 6129-4 | 12'9" | Fast | 4 | #6 | A | |
| 12530-01 | ASQ 7130-4 | 13' | Fast | 4 | #7 | B | |
| 12531-01 | ASQ 8136-4 | 13'6" | Fast | 4 | #8 | B | |
| 12532-01 | ASQ 9140-4 | 14' | Fast | 4 | #9 | B | |
| 12533-01 | ASQ 10150-4 | 15' | Fast | 4 | #10 | B |
Technology
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SPIRAL X
Shimano’s proprietary Spiral X technology utilizes triple layer construction consisting of an oblique fiber core layer, a longitudinal middle layer, and a reverse-oblique fiber outer layer. This unique construction increases rigidity without increasing weight, providing virtually instantaneous power transmission when casting or fighting a fish.
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SiC TITANIUM STRIPPER + TITANIUM RECOIL
The perfect marriage of strength, weight savings, and stealth. While our ultra-light titanium snake and single-foot running guides look the part of a traditional guide, the added benefit of flexibility is great insurance when storing your sticks in a skiff or drift boat.
