The Alivio 425 and 450 BX Tubular rods are the new entry level Shimano 3pc surf casting rods. Even for this price level, the XT30 blanks are very good (stiff, responsive and powerful) and in combination with the anti tangle Hardlite guides, this new Alivio casts big distances.

New for 2024

The Alivio Surf is Shimanos entry-level surf casting rod that represents excellent value for money for the occasional or new surf angler. The convenient 3-piece design and XT30 carbon construction has a fast action and will cope with a wide range of surf casting leads.

The Alivio Surf is Shimanos most affordable surf casting rod and is a great choice if you are new to surf casting, an occasional surf casting angler or on a very tight budget. This deceptively powerful range will safely work with leads up to 225g (8oz) and give you the confidence to really power into a cast, especially when using a simple overhead casting action. For excellent bite detection, especially when fishing at night, the tip has a white section for increased visibility when using a head torch.

The XT30 carbon blanks of the Alivio Surf range produce remarkably good casting performance for such an affordable cost. In fact the action, whilst being fast in design is also quite forgiving, which helps inexperienced anglers get the maximum range from their casting technique. Unusually for a rod in the lower price range, the Alivio Surf is fitted with high quality anti-tangle stainless steel Shimano Hardlite guides, which are corrosion resistant and safe to use with both mono and braid lines. A Shimano DPS reel seat will take the largest 14000 surfcasting reels and has been positioned to enable you to create maximum leverage when casting.

New 2024 Model = ALSFT425BXG = 14ft

New 2024 Model = ALSFT450BXG = 15ft