Designed for anglers who travel without compromising on performance, the Shimano STC XR Blue Offshore Saltwater rod delivers impressive casting power in a highly portable format. Its four-piece construction packs down to just 65cm, making it ideal for anglers heading overseas in pursuit of powerful pelagic species.

Built to handle larger saltwater lures with ease, this rod excels when casting big surface plugs, heavy crankbaits and long-range metal jigs. Whether you’re targeting tuna, bluefish, sailfish or other hard-fighting offshore predators, the STC XR Blue Offshore Travel Rod provides the casting distance, strength and responsiveness needed to stay in control. Despite its compact design, it offers the power and reliability required for demanding offshore conditions, making it an excellent choice for both travelling anglers and those chasing big fish closer to home.

At its core, advanced blank construction delivers a superb balance of lightness and strength. High modulus full carbon is enhanced with HPC, Nanosheet and Diaflash technologies to produce a rod that feels responsive in hand yet has the backbone to handle powerful fish. Premium Fuji K-Type Alconite guides ensure smooth line flow with both braid and monofilament, while a secure Fuji reel seat accommodates large spinning reels with confidence. A modern split EVA handle improves comfort and grip during long fights, and the rod is supplied with a durable STC XR protective hard case for safe transport.

Shimano Rod STC XR Blue Offshore Saltwater Rod Features

• Four-piece travel design with a compact 65cm transport length
• Built for large lures including topwater plugs, crankbaits and metal jigs
• Ideal for targeting tuna, bluefish, sailfish and other pelagic species
• High modulus full carbon blank with HPC, Nanosheet and Diaflash technologies
• Lightweight yet powerful construction for long-distance casting and control
• Fuji K-Type Alconite guides for smooth braid and mono line management
• Fuji reel seat designed to securely hold large spinning reels
• Split EVA handle for improved comfort and grip during fights
• Supplied with a durable STC XR protective hard case for safe travel

FREE UK DELIVERY ON ORDERS OVER ?50

We take a simple approach to UK delivery, if you're in the UK and spend over ?50 then we'll generally ship your goods for FREE. In some cases there will be a surcharge for outsize parcels to remote areas. We will contact you if this is the case and will endeavour to keep any additional charges to a minimum.

Charges for UK orders under ?50 are:
Small Parcels e.g. hooks, flies, small lures up to 1kg: prices ?5.75 to ?5.95
Medium Parcels e.g. reels, large lures, regular line spools up to 2kg: prices up to ?7.95
Large Parcels e.g. rods, multiple goods, large line spools over 2kg: prices from ?11.95

These charges consider the current costs of packaging, handling and postage for smaller orders.

UK Next Day Upgrade

We also offer an upgraded next day delivery service from ?9.99. This is a next working day service. Please be aware that you must place your order before 1:00pm for next day delivery. Orders placed after 1:00pm on Thursday should arrive Monday. Orders placed after the 1:00pm cut off on Friday will not be dispatched until Monday, for Tuesday arrival. We will always try our best to ship your goods as promptly as possible however there may be circumstances beyond our control that result in delivery being delayed. Please call if you require a Saturday delivery and we will try and arrange? there may be an additional charge for this service. Next day services require a signature? please ensure someone will be in to accept delivery.

EU & Worldwide Delivery

We can offer a worldwide express delivery serviceto over 200 destinations! We split out all locations into 7 main zones and provide you a guide to charges, please view our delivery page for full details.

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