The Shimano Hydra Rod Range is purpose-built for Aussie bait fishers, offering the perfect balance of strength, sensitivity, and reliability. Constructed with E-Carbon blanks and solid semi-opaque tips, Hydra rods deliver crisp casting, excellent bite detection, and the power needed for big fish battles.
Each rod is finished with Fuji K Fazlite guides, custom silicone foregrips, and full-length EVA grips for comfort and durability. With models to suit everything from inshore bream and flathead to offshore snapper, mulloway, and coral trout, the Shimano Hydra series sets the benchmark for practical bait fishing gear.
| Model | Description | Length ft / m | Pieces | Line Weight (kg) | Guides | Blank | Handle / Grip | RRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 601SPML | Hydra 6'0" Medium Light Spin | 6'0" / 1.83 | 1 | 3–6 | Fuji K Fazlite | E-Carbon | Fuji / Full Length EVA / Custom Silicone | $199 |
| 601SPH | Hydra 6'0" Heavy Spin | 6'0" / 1.83 | 1 | 15–24 | Fuji K Fazlite | E-Carbon | Fuji / Full Length EVA / Custom Silicone | $199 |
| 601OHH | Hydra 6'0" Heavy Overhead | 6'0" / 1.83 | 1 | 15–24 | Fuji K Fazlite | E-Carbon | Fuji / Full Length EVA / Custom Silicone | $199 |
| 601OHXH | Hydra 6'0" Extra Heavy Overhead | 6'0" / 1.83 | 1 | 24–37 | Fuji K Fazlite | E-Carbon | Fuji / Full Length EVA / Custom Silicone | $199 |
| 661SPH | Hydra 6'6" Heavy Spin | 6'6" / 1.98 | 1 | 15–24 | Fuji K Fazlite | E-Carbon | Fuji / Full Length EVA / Custom Silicone | $199 |
| 661SPMH | Hydra 6'6" Medium Heavy Spin | 6'6" / 1.98 | 1 | 10–15 | Fuji K Fazlite | E-Carbon | Fuji / Full Length EVA / Custom Silicone | $199 |
| 661SPXH | Hydra 6'6" Extra Heavy Spin | 6'6" / 1.98 | 1 | 24–37 | Fuji K Fazlite | E-Carbon | Fuji / Full Length EVA / Custom Silicone | $199 |
| 701SPM | Hydra 7'0" Medium Spin | 7'0" / 2.13 | 1 | 6–10 | Fuji K Fazlite | E-Carbon | Fuji / Full Length EVA / Custom Silicone | $199 |
| 721SPM | Hydra 7'2" Medium Spin | 7'2" / 2.18 | 1 | 4–8 | Fuji K Fazlite | E-Carbon | Fuji / Full Length EVA / Custom Silicone | $199 |