Shimano 25 Exsence Genos Spinning S88ML/RF 8’8″ 6-30g 2pc

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Product Details and Uses

Shimano 25 Exsence Genos S88ML/RF 8’8″ 6-30g 2pc – The Technical Finesse Master

The 2025 Shimano Exsence Genos S88ML/RF is the definitive “technical” tool within the Genos range. At Gerry’s Fishing, we highlight this 8’8″ (2.64m) model as the perfect choice for anglers who specialize in finesse sea bass tactics, requiring a rod that is short enough for pinpoint accuracy but long enough to provide the “leverage” needed for distance when required.

With a casting range of 6-30g, it is perfectly tuned for the most popular UK and European sea bass lures—especially small-to-medium surface plugs and soft plastics. The Regular-Fast (RF) action ensures that the blank loads smoothly, making it exceptionally user-friendly for technical casting in tight spaces or estuaries.

Key Specifications

Feature	Details
Model Code	25EXSGENS88MLRF
Length	8’8″ (2.64m)
Casting Weight	6 – 30g
Sections	2-Piece
Weight	Approx. 125g – 135g
Blank Material	Spiral X Core + Hi-Power X + Nanopitch
Handle Type	Carbon Monocoque
Reel Seat	CI4+ Perfection Reel Seat
Guide Type	Shimano Titanium X-Guides & Fuji SiC
Transport Length	Approx. 136cm
Action	Regular-Fast (Finesse & Control)

Product Details & Performance Features

Technical Finesse Blank: The S88ML/RF is engineered for “scintillating” feedback. The shorter 8’8″ length makes it significantly easier to impart precise, micro-actions to your lures—essential when fishing in clear water or during calm conditions where presentation is everything.
Spiral X Core & Hi-Power X: Even in this lighter model, Shimano does not compromise on power. These technologies ensure the blank remains incredibly rigid under torsional stress, allowing you to cast 10g surface lures with “missile-like” speed and accuracy into the wind.
Carbon Monocoque Feedback: The signature hollow carbon handle provides a level of sensitivity that traditional EVA simply cannot match. It allows the vibrations from a light soft plastic tail or a subtle strike to travel unimpeded from the tip to your hand.
Titanium X-Guides: By utilizing the lightest guides available, Shimano has maximized the tip speed recovery. The rod snaps back into position instantly after a cast, which is critical for maintaining line control and achieving accuracy when casting around bridge pilings or submerged structures.
Versatile ML Action: While rated as Medium-Light (ML), the Genos backbone is surprisingly strong. It has the delicacy to fish with 6g lures but the “hidden power” to safely steer a hard-fighting sea bass away from snags in an estuary flow.

Gerry’s Pro Tip: The S88ML/RF is the “Estuary King.” If you spend your time fishing tidal creeks, harbor walls, or shallow flats with lures like the small Patchinko or unweighted shads, this rod will provide a level of enjoyment and feedback that makes every cast a joy. It’s also an elite “Street Fishing” tool for urban saltwater environments.