{"product_id":"shimano-slakka-sabiki-rod","title":"Shimano Slakka Sabiki Rod","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"719\"\u003eThe Shimano Slakka Sabiki Rod is one of those products that makes you wonder why nobody thought of it sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003eAnyone who regularly uses Sabiki rigs knows the frustration. Hooks snagging on carpet, droppers wrapping around rod guides, tangled traces and wasted time when a school of bait suddenly appears beside the boat. Shimano developed the Slakka specifically to solve those problems and streamline the entire bait collection process. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1517\"\u003eUnlike a traditional rod, the Slakka features a guide-free hollow blank combined with a specially designed oversized trumpet tip. This allows the entire Sabiki rig, including multiple hooks, swivels and droppers, to be wound safely inside the rod blank with only the sinker remaining exposed. The result is a clean, tangle-free system that's always ready to deploy when bait schools show up. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1926\"\u003eAt 7'5\", the Slakka offers excellent reach for fishing around bait schools without becoming cumbersome on smaller boats. Shimano has also designed the rod with a large internal diameter capable of accommodating heavier Sabiki rigs with hooks up to 2\/0 size, making it suitable for everything from yakkas and slimy mackerel through to larger bait gathering applications. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1928\" data-end=\"2420\"\u003eThe two-piece construction adds another practical advantage. Once the day is done, the rod can be separated and flushed with fresh water while the rig remains stored inside, helping extend the life of your Sabiki rigs and reducing maintenance. For offshore anglers chasing tuna, kingfish, mackerel, marlin and other bait-focused predators, having fresh live bait ready at all times can make all the difference, and that's exactly where the Slakka excels. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2422\" data-end=\"2668\"\u003eWhether you're gathering slimies before heading offshore or loading the live bait tank with yakkas for a day on the reef, the Shimano Slakka turns one of fishing's most annoying tasks into one of the easiest. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1exms1v\" data-start=\"2675\" data-end=\"2696\"\u003eFEATURES \u0026amp; BENEFITS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2698\" data-end=\"2865\"\u003eThe guide-free hollow blank allows complete Sabiki rigs to be stored inside the rod, eliminating tangles and reducing setup time. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2867\" data-end=\"3044\"\u003eThe oversized trumpet tip smoothly accepts hooks, swivels and droppers, allowing even larger Sabiki rigs to be wound safely inside the rod. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3046\" data-end=\"3203\"\u003eAccommodates Sabiki rigs with hooks up to 2\/0, making it suitable for a wide range of baitfish collection applications. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3205\" data-end=\"3352\"\u003eThe 7'5\" length provides excellent reach and control when fishing around bait schools from boats and jetties. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3354\" data-end=\"3515\"\u003eTwo-piece construction allows easy transport, storage and rinsing of rigs while they remain safely stored inside the rod. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3517\" data-end=\"3692\"\u003eKeeps bait-catching rigs permanently organised and ready to fish, helping maximise opportunities when bait schools appear unexpectedly. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3694\" data-end=\"3866\"\u003eDesigned specifically for Australian anglers targeting slimy mackerel, yakkas and other live bait species used for offshore fishing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shimano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43054638596174,"sku":"9315477232108","price":124.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/4896\/4174\/files\/cq5dam.web_.481.481-2_61043bad-c9d8-4822-938c-789671fbb4d3.avif?v=1760854790","url":"https:\/\/hottackle.com.au\/products\/shimano-slakka-sabiki-rod","provider":"Hot Tackle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}