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Shimano Alivio FX Fishing Rod for Surf Casting 4.20m 200gr

Key features:

  • Technique: Surf Casting
  • Material: Carbon XT-30
  • Casting Weight: 200gr
  • Sections: 5
  • Weight: 616gr
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  • Length Open 4.20 m
  • Casting Weight 200gr
  • Item Telescopic
  • Weight 616 gr
  • Closed Length 1.52 m
73 00 €
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Opinions are mixed, but several users appreciate its good casting performance and value for money. It is described as suitable for surfcasting and weights of around 80–100 g, and some find it sturdy and effective for fishing. However, several users report breakages or problems with the rod sections and guides, even after only a few uses, and damage to the rings has also been reported.

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apostolis.palios1
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4 out of 4 members found this review helpful

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The best I have ever used. It withstood and pulled out a 3.5 kg octopus from the sea. Its shots are flawless (although many factors play a role in a shot), it is durable, it has fallen five times on rocks due to strong wind and it hasn't suffered any damage. Especially if you are starting out with casting or surf casting, this is definitely the fishing rod you should buy. Now I will also get the same one in the three-piece version for more possibilities. 100g weight is all you need to do a lot. Not more!

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johnys3
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4 out of 5 members found this review helpful

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The second shot broke with an 80g weight and there doesn't seem to be any mistake in the shot, as shown in the photo, it appears to have broken due to a material defect and not from impact or something else. The rod broke from 3 guides. Review for the 200cw

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  • manolis1612

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    After 5–6 fishing trips with meticulous cleaning, washing, air-drying, and silicone spray, the rings started turning green on their stainless steel parts. Choose the GX instead of the FX, because it has black rings. Otherwise, it’s a good rod.

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  • Mikebazoukas
    1
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful
    This review is about a variation of the product

    I had a Chinese prima, I got the Shimano, I was throwing the Chinese one around, I took care of the Shimano fully, it broke a ceramic on the first shaft, I said to myself it was a coincidence, and now the second one breaks

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  • Spyros_Pas
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    4 out of 4 members found this review helpful

    The only fishing rod in my life that broke and I threw away on the second fishing trip. The last section got stuck upside down and couldn't be unstuck at all. Where I took it, they couldn't do anything... I've been fishing for decades and it's the first time I throw away a fishing rod on the second trip... ever... last time Shimano rods... only reels from them...

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  • marian83
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    7 out of 7 members found this review helpful

    Unfortunately, it didn't even last a day and after 4 months of inactivity due to work, it broke in my hands just by pulling its parts!!!! After contacting Shimano's representative, they told me that it is not covered by warranty because, according to them, I pulled it too hard and broke it myself... and very rudely they told me that if I want to send it for repair, it will cost me 25€ plus shipping! My mistake was choosing Shimano after all, because when I made the purchase, I thought it had a 3-year warranty! And that the representative was friendly...!!! It is the Alivio 200gr, although it doesn't matter much. The point where it broke is not justified to have broken during transportation... I have been fishing for over 20 years with rods and I have rods that I have been using for over 10 years... I wouldn't be ashamed to admit that I broke it myself, nor would I think about the cost!!! Just never Shimano again!!!

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  • Christos_Makris7209
    2
    5 out of 5 members found this review helpful
    This review is about a variation of the product

    First fishing trip I took it on the third cast it broke completely with an 80g weight, from the third ring and above...

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  • stauros_mtx
    4
    1 out of 2 members found this review helpful

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    2nd fishing with a 120gr weight broke my rod... I fix it and now only fish with 80gr weight and it breaks again... Now I fix it again... Let's see

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  • ptsiaggas
    4
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

    Although I do not have much experience, I have experience with the beastmaster and it works comfortably with weights of 90-100g. It is sturdy and of good quality, and Shimano is a guarantee. It caught my fish perfectly fine

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  • vedder2002
    5
    2 out of 4 members found this review helpful

    I have different fishing rods, one of them being Alivio. Slowly, everything will become Alivio because it is value for money. Our seas and fish don't need anything better

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  • ANASTASIA_MANTZARI
    5
    0 out of 1 members found this review helpful

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    For the fish that exist on the coasts of the country, it is more than enough. I would NOT attempt to cast with more than 100 grams of lead.

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  • It is the second fishing rod that I buy for surfcasting from the same company.
    The fishing rod is fantastic, it has great casts and very good build quality!

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  • Mikis_miralas_Miralas
    5
    4 out of 5 members found this review helpful

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    Very good for its price. I have it as a set with the BeastMaster 10000 XB.

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  • After 10 fishing trips, the plastic ring came off the tip

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  • After 5–6 fishing trips with meticulous cleaning, washing, air-drying, and silicone spray, the rings started turning green on their stainless steel parts. Choose the GX instead of the FX, because it has black rings. Otherwise, it’s a good rod.

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  • I had a Chinese prima, I got the Shimano, I was throwing the Chinese one around, I took care of the Shimano fully, it broke a ceramic on the first shaft, I said to myself it was a coincidence, and now the second one breaks

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  • The only fishing rod in my life that broke and I threw away on the second fishing trip. The last section got stuck upside down and couldn't be unstuck at all. Where I took it, they couldn't do anything... I've been fishing for decades and it's the first time I throw away a fishing rod on the second trip... ever... last time Shimano rods... only reels from them...

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  • Unfortunately, it didn't even last a day and after 4 months of inactivity due to work, it broke in my hands just by pulling its parts!!!! After contacting Shimano's representative, they told me that it is not covered by warranty because, according to them, I pulled it too hard and broke it myself... and very rudely they told me that if I want to send it for repair, it will cost me 25€ plus shipping! My mistake was choosing Shimano after all, because when I made the purchase, I thought it had a 3-year warranty! And that the representative was friendly...!!! It is the Alivio 200gr, although it doesn't matter much. The point where it broke is not justified to have broken during transportation... I have been fishing for over 20 years with rods and I have rods that I have been using for over 10 years... I wouldn't be ashamed to admit that I broke it myself, nor would I think about the cost!!! Just never Shimano again!!!

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    7
  • First fishing trip I took it on the third cast it broke completely with an 80g weight, from the third ring and above...

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Description & Specifications

The Shimano Alivio FX telescopic fishing rod is designed for Surf Casting. Its carbon construction is paired with a Medium Fast action and Extra Heavy Power, while the casting weight is 200 g.

  • Fishing technique: Surf Casting
  • Type: Telescopic
  • Material: Carbon
  • Open length: 4.20 m
  • Closed length: 1.52 m
  • Number of sections: 5
  • Weight: 616 g
  • Number of guides: 5
  • Casting weight: 200 g
  • Action: Medium Fast
  • Power: Extra Heavy Power

Manufacturer

Attributes

Fishing Technique
Surf Casting

Type of reed

Type
Telescopic

Dimensions

Casting Weight
200gr
Action
Medium Fast
Power
Extra Heavy Power
Weight
616 gr
Carbon
Yes
Number of Parts
5 pcs
Number of Drivers
5 pcs
Length Open
4.2 m
Length Closed
1.52 m

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

Reviews (22)

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  • Value for money
  • Construction quality

What do users say? AI-generated summary

Opinions are mixed, but several users appreciate its good casting performance and value for money. It is described as suitable for surfcasting and weights of around 80–100 g, and some find it sturdy and effective for fishing. However, several users report breakages or problems with the rod sections and guides, even after only a few uses, and damage to the rings has also been reported.

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apostolis.palios1
5
4 out of 4 members found this review helpful

Verified purchase

The best I have ever used. It withstood and pulled out a 3.5 kg octopus from the sea. Its shots are flawless (although many factors play a role in a shot), it is durable, it has fallen five times on rocks due to strong wind and it hasn't suffered any damage. Especially if you are starting out with casting or surf casting, this is definitely the fishing rod you should buy. Now I will also get the same one in the three-piece version for more possibilities. 100g weight is all you need to do a lot. Not more!

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  • Weight
  • Construction quality
  • Handle
  • Easy to Operate
  • Value for money
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johnys3
1
4 out of 5 members found this review helpful

Verified purchase

The second shot broke with an 80g weight and there doesn't seem to be any mistake in the shot, as shown in the photo, it appears to have broken due to a material defect and not from impact or something else. The rod broke from 3 guides. Review for the 200cw

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  • Easy to Operate
  • Weight
  • Handle
  • Construction quality
  • Value for money
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  • manolis1612

    Verified purchase

    After 5–6 fishing trips with meticulous cleaning, washing, air-drying, and silicone spray, the rings started turning green on their stainless steel parts. Choose the GX instead of the FX, because it has black rings. Otherwise, it’s a good rod.

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Mikebazoukas
    1
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful
    This review is about a variation of the product

    I had a Chinese prima, I got the Shimano, I was throwing the Chinese one around, I took care of the Shimano fully, it broke a ceramic on the first shaft, I said to myself it was a coincidence, and now the second one breaks

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Handle
    • Easy to Operate
    • Weight
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
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  • Spyros_Pas
    1
    4 out of 4 members found this review helpful

    The only fishing rod in my life that broke and I threw away on the second fishing trip. The last section got stuck upside down and couldn't be unstuck at all. Where I took it, they couldn't do anything... I've been fishing for decades and it's the first time I throw away a fishing rod on the second trip... ever... last time Shimano rods... only reels from them...

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    • Construction quality
    • Handle
    • Easy to Operate
    • Value for money
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  • marian83
    1
    7 out of 7 members found this review helpful

    Unfortunately, it didn't even last a day and after 4 months of inactivity due to work, it broke in my hands just by pulling its parts!!!! After contacting Shimano's representative, they told me that it is not covered by warranty because, according to them, I pulled it too hard and broke it myself... and very rudely they told me that if I want to send it for repair, it will cost me 25€ plus shipping! My mistake was choosing Shimano after all, because when I made the purchase, I thought it had a 3-year warranty! And that the representative was friendly...!!! It is the Alivio 200gr, although it doesn't matter much. The point where it broke is not justified to have broken during transportation... I have been fishing for over 20 years with rods and I have rods that I have been using for over 10 years... I wouldn't be ashamed to admit that I broke it myself, nor would I think about the cost!!! Just never Shimano again!!!

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    • Handle
    • Easy to Operate
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
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  • Christos_Makris7209
    2
    5 out of 5 members found this review helpful
    This review is about a variation of the product

    First fishing trip I took it on the third cast it broke completely with an 80g weight, from the third ring and above...

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Handle
    • Easy to Operate
    • Construction quality
    • Weight
    • Value for money
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • stauros_mtx
    4
    1 out of 2 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    2nd fishing with a 120gr weight broke my rod... I fix it and now only fish with 80gr weight and it breaks again... Now I fix it again... Let's see

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Weight
    • Construction quality
    • Handle
    • Easy to Operate
    • Value for money
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • ptsiaggas
    4
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

    Although I do not have much experience, I have experience with the beastmaster and it works comfortably with weights of 90-100g. It is sturdy and of good quality, and Shimano is a guarantee. It caught my fish perfectly fine

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Weight
    • Construction quality
    • Handle
    • Value for money
    • Easy to Operate
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • vedder2002
    5
    2 out of 4 members found this review helpful

    I have different fishing rods, one of them being Alivio. Slowly, everything will become Alivio because it is value for money. Our seas and fish don't need anything better

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Weight
    • Construction quality
    • Handle
    • Easy to Operate
    • Value for money
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • ANASTASIA_MANTZARI
    5
    0 out of 1 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    This review is about a variation of the product

    For the fish that exist on the coasts of the country, it is more than enough. I would NOT attempt to cast with more than 100 grams of lead.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Weight
    • Handle
    • Easy to Operate
    • Value for money
    • Construction quality
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • It is the second fishing rod that I buy for surfcasting from the same company.
    The fishing rod is fantastic, it has great casts and very good build quality!

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Weight
    • Construction quality
    • Handle
    • Easy to Operate
    • Value for money
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Mikis_miralas_Miralas
    5
    4 out of 5 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    Very good for its price. I have it as a set with the BeastMaster 10000 XB.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Weight
    • Construction quality
    • Handle
    • Easy to Operate
    • Value for money
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • After 10 fishing trips, the plastic ring came off the tip

    Translated from Greek ·
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  • Verified purchase

    This review is about a variation of the product

  • This review is about a variation of the product

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    This review is about a variation of the product

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    • Easy to Operate
    • Value for money
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  • After 5–6 fishing trips with meticulous cleaning, washing, air-drying, and silicone spray, the rings started turning green on their stainless steel parts. Choose the GX instead of the FX, because it has black rings. Otherwise, it’s a good rod.

    Translated from Greek ·
    0
  • I had a Chinese prima, I got the Shimano, I was throwing the Chinese one around, I took care of the Shimano fully, it broke a ceramic on the first shaft, I said to myself it was a coincidence, and now the second one breaks

    Translated from Greek ·
    1
  • The only fishing rod in my life that broke and I threw away on the second fishing trip. The last section got stuck upside down and couldn't be unstuck at all. Where I took it, they couldn't do anything... I've been fishing for decades and it's the first time I throw away a fishing rod on the second trip... ever... last time Shimano rods... only reels from them...

    Translated from Greek ·
    4
  • Unfortunately, it didn't even last a day and after 4 months of inactivity due to work, it broke in my hands just by pulling its parts!!!! After contacting Shimano's representative, they told me that it is not covered by warranty because, according to them, I pulled it too hard and broke it myself... and very rudely they told me that if I want to send it for repair, it will cost me 25€ plus shipping! My mistake was choosing Shimano after all, because when I made the purchase, I thought it had a 3-year warranty! And that the representative was friendly...!!! It is the Alivio 200gr, although it doesn't matter much. The point where it broke is not justified to have broken during transportation... I have been fishing for over 20 years with rods and I have rods that I have been using for over 10 years... I wouldn't be ashamed to admit that I broke it myself, nor would I think about the cost!!! Just never Shimano again!!!

    Translated from Greek ·
    7
  • First fishing trip I took it on the third cast it broke completely with an 80g weight, from the third ring and above...

    Translated from Greek ·
    5
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