When ocean beasts bear open their mighty jaws, will your game fishing rod have the backbone to tame them? From hard-charging marlin sailfish and yellowfin tuna to tiger sharks built like freight trains, Australia's offshore gladiators command the utmost brute strength. Even glancing at these underwater menaces makes most rods quiver. But the new 2023 Shimano Backbone game rod stays steady with the power to make sizeable offshore fish species submit.
Major Backbone Rod Upgrades
The offshore arena keeps evolving. Once ruled by monofilament lines stretching anglers to their limits, braided and fused lines now dominate, demanding added tip flexibility. Shimano recognises game rods must advance alongside.
While still suitable for the traditionalist mono angler, the responsive new Backbone tips offer greater ability to absorb headshakes upon hookset before transferring even pressure down the blank - giving anglers enhanced control over temperamental sailfish, marlin and other acrobatic adversaries.
All new 2023 Release Shimano Backbone Rods have been upgraded to TC4 Four-ply graphite. TC4 weave provides the power, strength, and stability required for the new tip action and the power required to land game fish. TC4 is the core of the Backbone and the fighting edge.
Slick Butt and HD EVA Grips
The Slick butt assembly is designed for the extremes of game fishing. The unique design allows you to whip your Backbone fishing rod from the boat rod holder quickly and easily while under serious load. Wrapped in custom EVA grips, you can be assured there's plenty to hold on to in ergonomic comfort.
Backbone Aesthetics
The design is a classic game. The predominant Black is embellished with silver and other trimmings, giving it a classy and slick look. It will stand out in the rod holders and brag photos, such is its commanding appeal.
Rod Lengths and Sizes
Each Shimano Backbone rod is between 1.62 and 1.72 meters and one piece. Ratings start at 10kg and go to the 37kg monster tamer with roller tip runner. Models come in fully fixed, full roller and tip roller (choose which model option you want when making your order).
Entry Level Game Fishing Rod
Whatever your blue water passion, the Shimano Backbone Rods have you covered on every level. Selection, performance, class and price point make the Shimano Backbone Rods a no-brainer for the serious blue water angler.
Upgrade your offshore game with Shimano Backbone fishing rods, available in a range of weights for Australian game fishing applications. After you have put a Backbone in your basket, click over to the TLD and check out Tyrnos lever drag reels. These awesome lever drags sit perfectly on your Backbone.
Features and Specifications
Model | Line Rating | Guide Type | Length |
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23BB10RUN | 10kg | Heavy duty with Roller Tip | 1.72 metres |
23BB15FR | 15KG | Fully Rollered | 1.68 metres |
23BB15RT | 15kg | Heavy duty with Roller Tip | 1.67 metres |
23BB15RUN | 15kg | Runner Tip and all HD runners | 1.67 metres |
23BB24FR | 24kg | Fully Rollered | 1.62 metres |
23BB24RT | 24kg | Heavy duty with Roller Tip | 1.62 metres |
23BB24RUN | 24kg | Runner Tip and all HD runners | 1.62 metres |
23BB37RT | 37kg | Heavy duty with Roller Tip | 1.62 metres |
Important Notice: Illustrations are for reference. Models and grip design may vary from image shown.
Shimano Backbone Rod Buyers Guide
Firstly, runner tip, roller tip or fully rollered? That is the big question! If you are looking for an all-around rod, the standard runner tip model will usually suit you best; you can do some basic trolling with this rod or heavy bottom bashing on the reefs. Runner tip makes a better choice for those who wish to fish with braid.
Roller models provide the added advantage of reducing friction between the line and the guides, making them ideal for trolling, especially for large game fish. Standard rod guides can generate heat, which can weaken mono, so we recommend roller tip or fully rollered model for anglers using mono lines trolling lures or baits, especially for large game and sports fish.
Next you need to pick a kg rating.
A Backbone 10kg rod matches well with reels such as the TLD 20 using a 10kg line. It is ideal for mackerel, small tuna, kingfish and mid-class game fish.
Backbone 15kg matches well to a 30-size game fishing reel with a 15kg line to target tuna, sailfish, mahi mahi and other moderate-class game fish species.
24 kg is perfect for use with a 50-size game reel and 24kg line-a great rod for targeting marlin, large tuna and other larger class game fish.
37kg model is ideal for targeting marlin and other large game fish using 37kg line class mono. We recommend a 50LRS or 80W reel on this rod.
Benefits
Hit the game waters in style with a rod you know will be the backbone of any intense, lengthy battle. The ocean's biggest require Shimano's best, or else you're seriously under-prepared. Select your Shimano Backbone Rod in time for your next blue water adventure.
Most items are dispatched within 1-4 business days. Unless oversize generally most orders are shipped via Australia Post or Aramex Couriers. As we sell on multiple channels if there is an issue with stock supply we will get in touch with you asap.
NOTICE ON ANY SHIMANO PRODUCT: As of March 2019 If you are not based In Australia and your order contains a Shimano we cannot supply you the Shimano component of your order. All other gear is fine Just Shimano cannot be exported outside of Australia until further notice.
Here at Ocean Storm Fishing Tackle we are here for you the customer and do our best to provide the best customer experience we can possibly deliver. As part of this we understand that online shopping is a totally different experience to in store purchasing and there may be times and situations where you many need to return a product from our online fishing and outdoors store.
At Ocean Storm Fishing Tackle we want to try and make the return process easy and simple for you and here so have written this easy returns policy to give you clear understanding on your options . This policy is of course is in addition to all other rights and remedies that are provided as part of Australian consumer law.
This policy is our online policy and may differ to policies we have for goods purchased in person at our physical stores.
? Should you receive a product from us that is faulty or damaged that is not caused through your own fault, we will happily swap the item for you for an identical item or another of your choice should you wish. If there is any difference in price you can fix us up for the balance or if the difference in price is in your favour we can refund it or use the balance towards other items of your choice till funds are depleted.
? You may also elect for a full refund if the goods are faulty or damaged through no fault of your own.
? Goods will need to be returned and we will happily pay for the postage for the item to be returned in cases that are not your fault. Simply contact us so we can discuss.
? It is very rare for us to muck up an order but in the off chance that we do send an apple instead of an orange so to speak, simply contact us and we will rectify the situation for you pronto. You will not be liable for any return postage costs.
? In the case you have received your order and you change your mind as item is not fit for your purpose as long as you contact us within 3 business days of your order being signed for on delivery, the goods are un-used and in original packaging we will gladly accommodate your needs by exchanging for other items you require.
? In this particular case however if it is a refund you would like instead of a swap for goods we will still happily accommodate your request but the refund you will receive will be less the postage cost from us to you displayed on invoice, or in the case where a shipping promotion or coupon was received such as free shipping or a dollar amount off shipping, the refund will be less what it would normally be to ship the item without promotion (So $10 will be withheld)
? For all change of mind returns, you will need to pay for return postage to us (registered so that there is proof of delivery) and organize your own carriage back to our store.
For change of mind returns, you will need to organize your own carriage back to our store. For small items under 105cm you can do this through Australia post. For bulky items such as fishing rods over 105cm, electric motors, surfboards, some tents, Spear guns etc. You will need to contact a courier company. Some that can generally assist you nationally are Smartsend, Interparcel or Pack and send
When returning your purchase please include a copy of your receipt not only for proof of purchase but so we can reference your order easily when it is returned.
Please include a short cover letter describing why you are returning the item and the course of action that needs to take place such as letting us know what items you require instead or to request refund as per our policy.
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
After a certain period of time of receiving your purchase and the product fails you may need to send your product direct to the supplier for warranty inspection. You can contact us for further advise on this should it be necessary. Goods that have failed will usually need to be inspected by supplier to determine if user error, misuse or genuine product failure whether it be minor or major.
No receipt? No problems, just contact us first so we can try and locate your purchase online to confirm you have purchased the goods through us.
If you have broken a fishing rod and more so a graphite rod, please search the internet for "graphite rod care" to understand if a rod will likely pass as a warranty or if it was caused by accidental breakage, not a manufacture fault
DVD’s and books are excluded under our easy returns policy, unless faulty.
Make sure you look after your gear! If your gear is in good order there generally should be no issues when it comes to warranty and dealing with suppliers.
We are located in Australia – If you are purchasing product to be delivered overseas we need to be upfront and honest with you – any warranty provided is for Australian consumers only and if you are overseas returning items to us it may actually not be so easy but contact us to discuss if you have any questions and we will do our best to assist you.
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If your product is faulty outside 3 business days of purchase and has already been used please contact us first as you may be required to send item to supplier which we will discuss with you.
When returning your purchase please include a copy of your receipt not only for proof of purchase but so we can reference your order easily when it is returned.
Please include a short cover letter describing why you are returning the item and the course of action that needs to take place such as letting us know what items you require instead or to request refund as per our policy.
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The business as a whole started back in 2001 as Fishing Aqua Pet, a small retail Fishing Tackle, Aquarium and Pet store run by proprietor Ben Czulowski
In 2006 the pet and aquarium side of the business was dissolved and we focused just on the Fishing / Water sport side of the business renaming our trading name to Ocean Storm Fishing Tackle.
2005-2006 were slow beginnings online as I created my online store by myself from scratch. I received a small amount of orders per week but in 2007 saw our business explode to a new level after we passed the first few initial years of teething. I also expanded our product range to several thousand products most of which are stocked items ready to ship.
In 2012 I opened a massive warehouse store and have expanded our online fishing store into an online camping store also as well as offering for sale boating bits, soft surfboards and a whole lot more.
Today Ocean Storm has grown to the level of processing tens of thousands of orders a year and have built up a huge level of trust and confidence with our customers.