About this piece
The Shimano 20 Scorpion 1604SS-5 is a 5-piece travel baitcasting rod built for anglers who need high power in a compact, portable package. Its super-slow taper blank flexes deeply throughout the entire rod, distributing the load to tire fish quickly and bring them up steadily. Weighing just 140 g, it combines lightweight handling with serious lifting power for big-game freshwater and light saltwater pursuits.
Key features
- 5-piece design folds down to 43 cm for hassle-free travel and storage.
- Super-slow taper allows full-rod loading for maximum fish-fighting control.
- High-power blank handles lure weights from 15 to 80 g and line up to 50 lb.
- Lightweight 140 g body reduces fatigue during long battles with big fish.
- Designed to excel with large swimbaits, jigs, and heavy cover presentations.
Best for
- Targeting trophy bass, pike, and similar freshwater predators.
- Traveling anglers who need a compact, airline-friendly casting rod.
- Flipping and punching heavy cover with large baits.
- Power-fishing with big topwaters, swimbaits, and deep-diving crankbaits.
