{"product_id":"shimano-vanford-2500hg-assassin-supernova-73m-softbaiting-combo","title":"Shimano - VANFORD 2500HG + Assassin - Supernova 73M Softbaiting Combo","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis purpose-built softbaiting combo pairs the Assassin Supernova 73M rod with the Shimano VANFORD 2500HG reel and Atomic Linez Braid 8X Multi Colour — everything you need to work soft plastics with precision and confidence straight out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eRod: Assassin - Supernova 73M Softbait Rod\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Supernova 73M is a 7'3\" medium-action softbait rod engineered for working soft plastics with sensitivity and control. Its fast-taper blank telegraphs subtle strikes while providing enough backbone to drive hooks home and handle solid fish. Designed specifically for softbaiting, it balances perfectly with compact spinning reels in the 2500 class.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eReel: Shimano - VANFORD 2500HG\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe VANFORD 2500HG is one of Shimano's lightest high-performance spinning reels, built around a Magnesium CI4+ body for an ultralight feel without sacrificing rigidity. The HG (High Gear) retrieve keeps pace with fast lure work and jigging cadences, while Shimano's HAGANE Gear and Micro Module Gear II technology deliver silky-smooth power through every crank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eLine: Atomic - Linez Braid 8X Multi Colour\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003eAtomic Linez Braid 8X is an 8-carrier braid offering a round, smooth profile that flows cleanly through guides and loads efficiently on spinning reels. The multi-colour format provides easy depth and distance tracking — a real advantage when working soft plastics at specific depths. Low stretch braid maximises sensitivity, ensuring every tap and tick translates directly to your hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree components matched by technique and balanced by design — this combo suits inshore and light offshore softbaiting. Grab it ready to fish and get straight to what matters.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Combos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48300627558452,"sku":null,"price":649.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/5602\/9492\/files\/combo-8945592041524.png?v=1788758246","url":"https:\/\/monsterfishing.co.nz\/products\/shimano-vanford-2500hg-assassin-supernova-73m-softbaiting-combo","provider":"Monster Fishing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}