(Tai Buki = “Snapper Weapon”)

Designed from the ground up by the Big Blue and Shimano NZ team, the Tai Buki Slow Jig Spin Rod is purpose-built for Top of the South conditions and New Zealand species.

This is not an off-the-shelf rod. It’s a locally developed snapper weapon engineered for precision lure fishing — from slow jigs to Shimano soft baits and light metal presentations.

Built on a premium T45 Toray carbon blank with internal carbon wrap, the Tai Buki delivers exceptional blank recovery, crisp action, and remarkable sensitivity while remaining powerful under load. The result is a rod that feels light in hand yet responds instantly — ideal for controlled lure presentation and confident hook sets.

Finished with vibrant blue WINN grips, the Tai Buki offers next-level comfort and grip security, even when wet. The feel is refined — more like a custom build than a factory rod.

Fuji soft-touch reel seats and Fuji guides complete the build, elevating both performance and aesthetics.

Light. Crisp. Purpose-built for NZ snapper fishing.

🔹 Key Features

• Designed specifically for NZ lure fishing

• Big Blue x Shimano NZ development

• T45 Toray carbon blank with internal carbon wrap

• Exceptional blank recovery and sensitivity

• Vibrant blue WINN grips

• Split grip configuration

• Fuji soft-touch reel seat

• Fuji guides

🔹 WINN Grips

Unlike traditional cork or EVA, WINN grips are made from high-quality polymer engineered for:

• Firmness

• Texture

• Sensitivity

• Superior wet-weather grip

• Long-session comfort

📏 Specifications

Grip Colour: Blue
Length: 7ft 4in (2.13m)
Lure Weight: 10–35g
Braid Rating: 10–30lb
Pieces: 2