Zodias is built with the purpose to give you, the angler, a crisp and responsive rod that delivers incredible casting distance and accuracy. Utilizing the Shimano Hi-Power X construction, they were able to significantly reduce blank twist, allowing you to efficiently and easily transfer more energy through the rod. But they didn't stop with casting distance and accuracy. The crisp, lightweight blank delivers every tick and vibration down through the custom CI4+ reel seat. These rods are designed, developed and manufactured by Shimano to provide you with a versatile line up of weights and actions.