The Shimano Taipan has become a renowned, hard-wearing, and dependable range of fibreglass rods. The latest Taipan series features upgraded Fuji O guides, Fuji reel seats and Graphite Integrated Fibreglass Tip (G.I.F.T) blank construction to increase performance and keep the weight down. The Taipan range offers great versatility and affordability with rods available across several lengths and line weights to match your fishing style. The new Taipan line-up features fresh cosmetics and specialised lure and bait fishing models to cover a wide range of fish and techniques.
| MODEL | LENGTH | LINE | SECTIONS |
| TAIPAN DASH 4'0" SPIN | 4'0" | 3-6kg | 1 |
| TAIPAN 5'10" GO TO SPIN | 5'10" | 10-24kg | 1 |
| TAIPAN 6'0" HEAVY SPIN | 6'0" | 6-10kg | 1 |
| TAIPAN 6'0" SSL SPIN | 6'0" | 6-8kg | 1 |
| TAIPAN 6'0" SPIN | 6'0" | 2-4kg | 2 |
| TAIPAN 6'0" MEDIUM SPIN | 6'0" | 3-6kg | 2 |
| TAIPAN 6'4" GO TO SPIN | 6'4" | 3-6kg | 1 |
| TAIPAN 6'6" SNAPPER XH SPIN | 6'6" | 6-12kg | 1 |
| TAIPAN 6'6" XTRA HEAVY SPIN | 6'6" | 15-24kg | 1 |
| TAIPAN 6'6" SPIN | 6'6" | 2-4kg | 2 |
| TAIPAN 6'8" SPIN | 6'8" | 3-5kg | 2 |
| TAIPAN 7'0" SNAPPER MEDIUM SPIN | 7'0" | 5-8kg | 1 |
| TAIPAN 7'0" SNAPPER HEAVY SPIN | 7'0" | 6-10kg | 1 |
| TAIPAN 7'0" ESTUARY L/M SPIN | 7'0" | 3-6kg | 1 |
| TAIPAN 7'0" ESTUARY SPIN | 7'0" | 2-4kg | 2 |
| TAIPAN 7'0" SSL SPIN | 7'0" | 6-8kg | 1 |
| TAIPAN 7'2" SNAPPER LIGHT | 7'2" | 4-8kg | 2 |
| TAIPAN 7'2" SOUTHERN SNAPPER | 7'2" | 8-12kg | 1 |
| TAIPAN 7'6" SOUTHERN SNAPPER | 7'6" | 6-10kg | 2 |
| TAIPAN 8'0" BREAM SPIN | 8'0" | 2-5kg | 2 |
| TAIPAN 8'0" GP SPIN | 8'0" | 6-10kg | 2 |