2026.10.23

Shimano 26 Crossmission SS: One Boat Rod, Two Tips

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The more types of fishing you do, the more specialist rods you end up owning. Shimano’s 26 Crossmission SS tackles that problem: one offshore rod that covers light jigging, tai-rubber (sea bream), tachiuo tenya (ribbonfish), squid and more.

Contents

Key features
Specs
Who it suits
Minagiman’s take
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Key features

Tip Switch System. Each rod comes with both a solid tip and a tubular tip that swap easily. Use the solid tip for tai-rubber and dead-stick presentations; use the tubular tip for light jigging and casting.
High-modulus blank, grip-joint 3-piece. The offset three-piece layout gives a near one-piece feel and a clean bend. The slim blank is easy to handle, and the solid tip uses Tough-Tec ∞ (Infinity) for strong breakage resistance.
Advanced reel seats. Baitcasting models get the Technical Holding Seat with a flat underside that sits snugly even with a light grip; spinning models get the light, sensitive CI4+ Perfection Seat XT that transmits subtle current changes and short bites.

Specs

Model	Length	Closed	Weight	Tip (solid/tubular)	Jig (tai-rubber)	PE	Max drag	Japan price
B66ML	1.98 m	113.8 cm	101 g	0.9/1.6 mm	max 80 g (100 g)	max 1.2	2.5 kg	32,500 yen
B66M	1.98 m	116.8 cm	107 g	1.0/1.8 mm	max 120 g (150 g)	max 1.2	2.5 kg	33,000 yen
B66MH	1.98 m	121.8 cm	111 g	1.1/2.0 mm	max 160 g (200 g)	max 1.5	3 kg	33,500 yen
S66ML	1.98 m	119.8 cm	102 g	0.9/1.6 mm	max 80 g (80 g)	max 1.2	2.5 kg	31,500 yen
S66M	1.98 m	122.8 cm	104 g	1.0/1.8 mm	max 120 g (120 g)	max 1.2	2.5 kg	32,000 yen
S66MH	1.98 m	127.8 cm	108 g	1.1/2.0 mm	max 160 g (160 g)	max 1.5	3 kg	32,500 yen

All are three-piece. B = baitcasting, S = spinning. Prices exclude tax.

Who it suits

Anglers who want to try several boat techniques without buying a rod for each
Travellers who want one compact rod for charter trips
Beginners in offshore fishing who are not yet sure which style they will focus on

Minagiman’s take

Two tips in one rod is a smart, practical idea — solid for “stop and wait” techniques, tubular for active jigging. At around 32,000–33,500 yen it is excellent value for an all-round boat rod.