b'This 6.1kg snapper came in with little ease when testing the new DoubleShot II on the Kaipara.Lanza Rods were launched in mid-2024 and are lure rods designed and built by Kiwi rod builder Graeme Paterson (ex-Synit Rods), using specially sourced blanks that utilise state of the art Solid Carbon Technology (SCT).S olid Carbonare thinner, stronger, andand feedback has comeWith two 2-piece slow Technologylighter than conventionalthrough, Graeme haspitch models available, blanks arecarbon constructed rods inbeen able to quicklythe PE3 80-200g and constructedthe same weight classes,develop new rods in thePE4 120-280g rods, in a uniqueand this helps give themLanza line-up to suit lureboth measure 6ft with way, by using aimmense lifting power. anglers needs.Thesea solid butt joint at the pultrusion die method andlatest rods include theforegrip for outstanding then CNC ground to getTWO MODELS Slipknot 72 softbaitingstrength and feel. These the desired tapers.ThisGraeme first releasedrod that we tested inrods have been given basically means the roda range of spin andthe previous issue, anda spiral wrapped guide blank isnt hollow like mostoverhead hybrid rodswhich has received aconfiguration, with Fuji rods that are built with athat could be used tolot of positive reviews,K guides and to secure mandrel and are thereforefish with both softbaitsand we now have thethe reel, a size 17 TCS hollow. Utilising the solidor slow jigs.However,exciting new slow pitchFuji reel seat with carbon blanks, Lanza Rodsas customer demandrod, the DoubleShot II. lock down foregrip. /FISHINGINGODZONE59'