Shangrila Team 45 TEST 4.23m with FUJI® Torzite Guides, 3 pc, 100-250g

Overview

The Kali Kunnan Shangrila Team 45 TEST 4.23m is a three-piece continental surfcasting rod built around a High Modulus radial carbon blank braided at 45°, designed to deliver stiffness and casting power while keeping the overall structure exceptionally light.

Published specifications for this exact model give a rod weight of around 474g and a slim 21mm butt diameter, figures that are notably low for a rod rated to cast 100–250g. The three sections break down to a transport length of approximately 148cm, making it practical to store and travel with despite its full-length continental surf profile.

Finished with a Fuji screw reel seat featuring a fibre-and-metal construction and locking ring, plus a Kali Kunnan non-slip Surf Grip on the butt section, the Shangrila Team 45 TEST is positioned as a serious technical rod for anglers who want precision alongside casting distance.

Perfect For

This rod is aimed at experienced shore anglers who want a premium technical surf rod with strong casting capability but greater bite sensitivity than the standard Team 45 model. The short TEST hybrid tip, with its softer, more responsive detection section and smaller tip eye suited to finer lines, makes it particularly well suited to anglers fishing for bite detection on long-range continental surf rigs.

With a 100–250g casting rating and a published optimum casting load of around 150g plus bait, it suits anglers casting substantial leads from open beaches, while an optional extension to 5.00m adds extra rod height or reach for longer rigs when needed.

Technical Insight

The 45° braided carbon construction uses crossed coils plus an additional crossing structure within the blank, a design intended to create a stronger, more powerful yet lighter rod than a conventional straight-laid carbon blank. This directly supports the rod's combination of a 21mm butt diameter and sub-500g weight at a 100–250g casting rating.

The short TEST hybrid tip integrates a solid carbon detection section into the supporting tubular structure, softening the tip for bite indication while the rest of the blank retains the stiffness needed to cast heavier leads. Guiding is handled by Fuji RV and K-series Torzite rings in titanium frames, a combination intended to reduce line slap and resist wear during long surfcasting sessions.