Shimano Poison Adrena 268MP 2,03m 6 8" 5-21g 1+1pc (2024)

• Spiral X Core technology blank
• Fuji Sic, titanium rings
• CI4+ reel holder
• Full Carbon Monocoque handle

"Poison Adrena is Shimano's premium JDM rod. Combining Shimano's cutting-edge carbon technology, JDM philosophy, sophistication and perfect blank action, the Poison Adrena also benefits from the latest UBD (Ultimate Blank Design) technology for unrivalled performance.

If you don't or won't accept compromise in fishing gear, you'll be immediately attracted to the sensational Poison Adrena. This is the flagship of Shimano's range of rods, which is saying a lot, and when you see and feel this extraordinary work of art, you'll immediately understand why? The lightness, sensitivity and hidden power are stunning, but what stands out the most is the rod's ability to recover so quickly while fishing. Superbly sharp and confidently predictable when casting, working lures and playing fish, the Poison Adrena takes the action to a whole new level of mastery.

Featuring Shimano's premium rod technology, including the latest UBD (Ultimate Blank Design) philosophy, the Poison Adrena excels in every way. The use of Spiral X Core construction in a high-modulus carbon blank gives the Poison Adrena unparalleled strength without sacrificing lightness, responsiveness or sensitivity. To further enhance performance, the full carbon monocoque handle combined with the ergonomic Perfection CI4+ reel Seat XT reel seat provides the ultimate lightweight and ergonomic combination.

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The Poison Adrena 268MP is quite a rare rod in the sense that it is a Japanese rod for trolling and it is not castable. The Japanese make a lot of luxury spinning rods, but all of them are in the UL, L power category. And it's really hard to find a luxury rod suitable for twisting 13cm wobblers. The Adrena 268MP has enough power to cast and twist both 130mm and 160mm wobblers. The lower limit is probably 100mm. For smaller wobblers you should go for a smaller spinning rod.

Shimano Poison Adrena for maximum sensitivity and blank strength in one. Poison Adrena rods are more sensitive than their competitors, not because of the glassy brittleness of the blank. Shimano has gone the other way and made a crazy sensitive reel holder and handle. The CI4+ reel holder's fully hollow monocoque handle lets you feel every vibration. The Poison Adrena blank is also unrivalled in technology by the most expensive competitors and is recognised as one of the most sensitive in the world. This combination therefore guarantees the maximum possible sensitivity without sacrificing the reliability of the spinning rod. The following are tested and recommended.