The classic Shimano Backbone Elite series
receives a cool cosmetic enhancement for
2009 – a unique holographic fish scale finish.

Match them up with Shimano’s TLD or Tyrnos
2 Speed reels and they become suitable for a
variety of fishing styles, whether you’re into
lure or live bait trolling for marlin or bottom
bashing for reefies in deep water.

There are eight great rods to choose from in a variety of line classes and fittings. There are 10, 15, 24 & 37 kilo rods with fixed guides and roller tips, 15 and 24 kilo with standard tips (great for braid use), and fully rollered 15 and 24 kilo for the serious game fisher.

All models are built to take the knocks, with Slick Butts, gold anodised gimbal and reel seat, and long fighting fore-grips make each battle with a big fish a pleasure.

Model	Length (m)	Pieces	Line Rating (kg)
Backbone Elite 10 Roller Tip	1.70	1	10
Backbone Elite 15 Roller Tip	1.70	1	15
Backbone Elite 24 Roller Tip	1.70	1	24
Backbone Elite 37 Roller Tip	1.70	1	37
Backbone Elite 15 Runner Tip	1.70	1	15
Backbone Elite 24 Runner Tip	1.70	1	24
Backbone Elite 15 Rollered	1.70	1	15
Backbone Elite 24 Rollered	1.70	1	24