Shimano Talavera Bluewater Conventional B Rod manufacturer detail image
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Shimano Talavera Bluewater Conventional B Rod manufacturer detail image

Shimano Talavera Bluewater Conventional B Rod

Price to be announced

Shimano’s redesigned B-series offshore rod uses DIAFLASH carbon reinforcement in the butt section and Fuji guides. This conventional family has a Fuji reel seat and four 7 ft, one-piece, Fast-action models.

Model Length Action Power Mono line (lb) PowerPro line (lb)
TEBC70MHB 7 ft Fast Medium Heavy 20–40 20–50
TEBC70HB 7 ft Fast Heavy 30–50 30–65
TEBC70XHB 7 ft Fast Extra Heavy 40–80 50–80
TEBC70XXHB 7 ft Fast Extra Extra Heavy 50–100 65–100

Release timing

Tackle World currently lists these exact B-series models for preorder with an estimated October 2026 ship date, checked October 16. This retailer estimate may change and is not a confirmed Shimano launch day or Kodiak delivery date. Kodiak pricing and allocation remain unconfirmed.

Read the Talavera Bluewater B release guide and compare all four families. Upcoming Gear.

Sources: Shimano exact-model specifications; Tackle World arrival estimate.