b'Muzza told me to do that again,The new Lanza Slipknot this time the fish connected and as2-piece is a butt jointed rod I put the drag up on the little 2500with increased blank strength.Daiwa, the line screamed, and the fish put up a good scrap in only 4m of water.The rod had plenty of power on the fish, and with no depth to head for the snapper dragged the line from left to right of the boat in the strong current.The fish was over 55cm and in great condition.I switched to soft squid and caught just two more snapper around the 50cm mark which were both in top condition but that was it for several hours of fishing.We had a lot of small bites but with such cold water, the fish just werent feeding hard today.The Lanza Slipknot 2-piece is a good addition to their range and would suit serious softbait anglers looking for a rod targeting big snapper and kingfish.It has the power to take on tough fighting fish.The 7ft model would be perfect for deeper water, such as at the Kaipara graveyard.While the longer 74 rod would suit anglers fishing the wash or shallows who want maximum casting ability.It comes supplied with a neoprene cover and foam butt saver.SpecsLANZA SLIPKNOT SPIN 2-PIECELength: 7 two-piece or 74 two-pieceBlank: SCT (Solid Carbon Technology) tip section + 40T carbon fibre butt sectionLine Weight:PE1 - 3 / 5-12kg braid FOR MORE INFORMATION: Lanza Rods are stocked Max Cast: 50gm at DeCoro Fishing Supplies, Mount Maunganui.RRP: $775 For online rod orders visit: fishingingodzone.co.nz/shop /FISHINGINGODZONE61'