Throughout our over 100-year history, Shimano has constantly been at the forefront of developing cutting-edge technologies and products. Shimano develops products that meet the global demand for superior quality fishing tackle through original technologies and innovative ideas. We strive to supply ‘captivating products’ that meet changing customer demands to help them live healthy and enriched lives. It is our mission to promote health and happiness through the enjoyment of nature and the world around us.

 “As manufacturers of saltwater and big game fishing tackle, Shimano UK are committed to providing products for our consumers to tackle whatever challenge may await them, whether at home in the UK or abroad. Having seen the fantastic work the UKBFTA have done around the CHART programme over recent years we jumped at the chance to help support and promote the world class fishery we have on our door step by becoming an official sponsor of this event.”

RBS Marine are the exclusive Importers for Rodman boats for the UK, Ireland and Channel Islands. Rodman boats are the ideal platform for fishing, and particularly so for larger fish like Tuna. Probably the best design in Europe for game fishing, the Rodman boats have a heavy build, excellent sea-keeping and large clear cockpits with deep walk around easy access side decks – ideal for the requirements of fishing for Tuna. Rodman boats have already been extensively used by their owners for tag and release and research schemes, and are now in demand for more general Tuna fishing in the South West of the UK and beyond.

 "As specialists for both new and used Rodman boats RBS Marine have been closely following the return of Tuna fishing in the UK with Rodman boats being used extensively during the initial research and tagging programs. 

 With new opportunities for responsible and monitored tag and release recreational fishing for Tuna, Rodman boats offer the perfect platform for those wanting to get involved in world class big game fishing. Therefore we are delighted to be involved in this inaugural event in celebration of these amazing fish. With a number of Rodmans competing we are excited to grow this partnership in responsible sport fishing"

Rodman boats standard designs are already great for fishing, but RBS Marine can add extra equipment as required to include additional rod holders, fighting chairs, out riggers and more to ensure you get the best opportunities during your time on the water. Used Rodman boats, particularly the Rodman 1250, but also the smaller Rodman 1040 or 1170 and larger Rodman 1250 Fisher Pro are particularly popular models, and now the Rodman factory offer updated models the Rodman 1290 Evolution and Rodman 1290 Fisher Pro. To find out more about the models available, please contact info@rbsmarine.com or call us on 01243 512101. RBS Marine are based in Chichester on the South Coast but cover all areas of the UK

Tuna Gear is built for the biggest & used by the best

Ready to fish straight out the bag, helping you catch more 

- **Bluefin Spreader Bars**

- **Splash Chains**

- **Stingers**

Hand-tied in South Devon, our products feature AFW terminal tackle and come in the widest array of colors available in the UK.

Join us at the first UK Tuna Tournament Championship

We carry the widest range of big game fishing terminal tackle on the planet. From our base in the UK we supply universities and research organisations, TV companies, the US military, and the US Department of Fish and Wildlife as well as anglers, charter captains and commercial fishermen around the world.

All of our products are fully tested aboard our tournament rigged 28 Foot Carolina Classic Sportfishing boat, Tigerlily, based in Algarve, Portugal.

Trade and wholesale enquiries are very welcome and we offer attractive discounts to resellers & manufacturers. Please email your enquiry to sales@leadertec.com and Captain Spike will deal with your enquiry personally.

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