At the top of the Poison series, the Poison Ultima brings Shimano's premium Japanese design to the North American market, featuring the brand’s most advanced rod technologies. At its core is Shimano’s Spiral X Core construction, which offers exceptional lightness and enhanced strength in all directions. This is paired with Hi-Power X technology to reduce blank twisting, resulting in greater casting precision.

The rod also includes Shimano's lightweight X-Guides, which are engineered to maximize casting performance and minimize tangles. Casting models are equipped with a Full Carbon Monocoque grip—an all-carbon handle designed for heightened sensitivity and shaped using scientific studies of how competitive anglers hold and move their rods, delivering better overall performance.

Meanwhile, spinning models use a Carbon Shell Grip—a hollow, lightweight structure that transmits even the most subtle underwater vibrations directly to the angler’s hand. Engineered to push performance boundaries, the Poison Ultima continues to evolve as the ultimate high-end rod in Shimano’s lineup.

Poison Ultima Rod Specifications

SKU	Total Length	Pieces	Lure Weight (oz)	Mono Line (lb)
PU172MA	7'2"	1	1/4 - 3/4	8 - 16
PU172HA	7'2"	1	1/2 - 1 1/2	12 - 25
PU174MHA	7'4"	1	3/8 - 1	10 - 20
PU270LP	7'0"	1	3/32 - 7/16	3 - 6
PU274MLP	7'4"	1	1/8 - 1/2	4 - 8
PU1610MA	6'10"	1	1/4 - 3/4	8 - 16
PU170MHA	7'0"	1	3/8 - 1	10 - 20
PU270ML	7'0"	1	1/8 - 7/16	4 - 8
PU270M	7'0"	1	3/16 - 1/2	5 - 10