Ares's Lester Shien was developed as a high-performance versatile series for anglers looking for a technical rod capable of adapting to different saltwater fishing situations. The high-modulus carbon rod blanks are engineered to provide the perfect balance of sensitivity, responsiveness and strength, ensuring precise lure control and excellent fighting performance even with large fish. Premium Fuji components with Torzite guides and titanium frames reduce overall weight and friction, improving sensitivity and PE line handling. The actions are specifically designed to cover techniques such as light shore jigging, sea bass game, plugging, eging and advanced light game fishing, always maintaining high precision during retrieves and excellent comfort throughout long fishing sessions. The VSS and DPS reel seats guarantee ergonomics, stability and direct transmission of vibrations from the rod blank, making the Lester Shien one of the most complete and technical series in the Ares Made in Japan lineup.
709 TZ
A versatile rod with a highly technical character, designed to handle both wide and extremely delicate lure actions, making it particularly effective during low-activity conditions. The stiff slow taper action allows precise control of light plugs, metal jigs up to 15 g, and squid jigs up to size 3.5, while also adapting perfectly to small pelagic species and spring squid fishing. The rod blank provides excellent lure control and smooth fighting progression, while the higher-positioned VSS reel seat improves stability and leverage during fights with bigger fish. Fuji Torzite guides with KL setting ensure lightness, sensitivity, and excellent PE line management.
803 TZ
Designed to provide the perfect balance between flexibility, sensitivity and power. In eging applications, it allows smooth and precise control of squid jigs up to size 3.5, while the rod blank structure also adapts perfectly to light game and other versatile fishing techniques. The progressive and sensitive section improves lure control and bite detection, while the handle section maintains enough rigidity for accurate hooksets and solid fighting control. The VSS reel seat ensures comfort and direct blank sensitivity, while Fuji Torzite KL guides allow the use of different line types.
806 TZ
Built with a lightweight rod blank designed to reduce fatigue and improve the rod's overall balance during long fishing sessions. The fast and responsive action delivers high sensitivity and operational precision, making it ideal for light metal jigs up to 12 g and eging with squid jigs up to size 3.5. The VSS reel seat is positioned to provide the best possible balance between comfort and control, improving continuous retrieves and technical lure manipulation. Fuji Torzite guides with KL setting reduce weight and friction, enhancing smoothness and vibration transmission.
809 TZ
Developed to maximize the balance between sensitivity and control in the most technical situations. It offers excellent performance for eging in strong current areas and when fishing from high breakwaters, where PE line and lure management become essential. The rod blank structure also makes it suitable for sea bass fishing with soft baits and multi-species light shore jigging techniques. The long rear EVA grip improves support during the fight and increases stability under load. The VSS reel seat directly transmits every vibration, while Fuji Torzite KL guides provide lightness and precision when using PE lines.
903 TZ
The most powerful and versatile model in the series, designed for sea bass game, light shore jigging, metal vibe and soft bait fishing. The rod blank features a soft and sensitive tip combined with a stiffer and more progressive mid-section, capable of delivering excellent lure control and remarkable fighting power. This structure improves casting distance, lure management, and control over bigger fish. The straight high-grip EVA handle ensures stability and comfort even under heavy pressure. Fuji Torzite guides with KL setting complete a highly technical rod designed to handle multiple saltwater fishing situations.
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