Shimano - Rod Purist PX1 River Specialist

The Purist PX1 River Specialist boasts a tailored design crafted exclusively for chub fishing on rivers, particularly with small lures. Its Full Carbon blank, enhanced with Diaflash technology, delivers a remarkable moderate-fast action, enabling precise casting of small lures. This rod's progressive fish-playing action easily absorbs vigorous lunges, particularly at close range, while its bespoke cosmetics further accentuate its exceptional quality and appeal.<br>If you like to fish for chub with small lures, the Purist PX1 River Specialist will be of great interest to you as it has been designed specifically for that challenge. With a moderate-fast action, this is a rod that enables you to cast with extreme accuracy, letting you to seek out chub laying close to overhanging cover or into the middle of streamer weed beds. The sensitive tip enables you to really fire up lures, promoting an aggressive reaction of your target fish. Once hooked, the progressive action helps you confidently overcome those desperate lunges for cover that the chub is famous for.<br>The Full Carbon blank of the Purist PX1 River Specialist also benefits from Diaflash technology in the lower part of the blank to create a moderate-fast action. The rod has enough flex to cast small lures with ease, whilst maintaining stiffness in the lower part of the rod to maximise accuracy – especially useful when targeting fish close to cover. The classic action also inspires confidence when playing fish at close range as it seamlessly absorbs lunges and powerful runs. In keeping with the modern, yet classic look of the Purist PX1 River Specialist, high quality Seaguide Zirconia guides are used throughout the range and a premium Fuji TVS reel seat blends perfectly into the distinctive rubberised cork handle.