Shimano's high quality Tiagara game rod lineup has seen the addition of a bent butt standup 24 kilo rod and a straight butt standup 37.

The fully rollered bent butt 24 is a sweet rod to use and will become extremely popular with anglers now that east coast yellowfin tuna stocks appear to be on the increase. Plus it's a wicked stick for use on big southern bluefin tuna as well. For the rest of the year it makes an excellent marlin rod for mid-range blacks, stripes and smallish blues.

The straight butt 37 has been designed in response to consumer demand and has a Slick Butt, heavy duty anodised aluminium reel seat and oversize Aftco roller guides and tip - perfect for accommodating those heavy tackle wind-on leaders.