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Shimano tx2 13ft intensity (14 posts / 8,989 views)
lukenozza10 lukenozza10
Posts: 110
Post #1 10 Jun 2019 16:22
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Looking at these rods for long range fishing seeing if anyone has used them or can recommend another rod for similar money? Cheers
Sparks73 Sparks73
Posts: 547
Post #2 10 Jun 2019 21:04
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In reply to Post #1
I have recently purchased a set, following a casting lesson with Terry Edmonds who recommended them. Great casting rods that are well worth the money, you wont be disappointed
Carphunterwill Carphunterwill
Posts: 403
Post #3 11 Jun 2019 13:40
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In reply to Post #1
Pukka rods mate, use them for my range fishing.
40 wraps with a 4oz lead is possible
lukenozza10 lukenozza10
Posts: 110
Post #4 12 Jun 2019 21:25
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cheers lads
carpyclarkey carpyclarkey
Posts: 1,901
Post #5 2 Oct 2020 07:39
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In reply to Post #4
How's everyone getting on with the tx2? Was 40 wraps with mainline straight through?
chanmenie
Posts: 1,875
Post #6 2 Oct 2020 10:42
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In reply to Post #5
Well Terry says its possible, but with a 4oz lead you'll be close to cracking off
I managed 38.5 wraps (154 yards) with 3.25 oz lead and .35mm line.
carpyclarkey carpyclarkey
Posts: 1,901
Post #7 2 Oct 2020 10:45
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In reply to Post #6
Cheers mate, was that with these rods and a rig?

From speaking to terry he said use .038 if trying to cast distance with a 4oz lead
Drakenjager Drakenjager
Posts: 86
Post #8 2 Oct 2020 21:37
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In reply to Post #3
How is the playing action of the TX2's?

Tempting to buy a set of these...
chanmenie
Posts: 1,875
Post #9 3 Oct 2020 08:11
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In reply to Post #7
Terry was using TX4 and did 214 yards but he was using .28 with braid leader

I was using TX9 no rig but we did have a cross wind
nicky_napkins nicky_napkins
Posts: 596
Post #10 5 Jun 2022 02:03
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In reply to Post #8
I am tempted as well, I saw someone using them, he said they are brilliant.
Anyone else have and reviews?
Willyworm
Posts: 154
Post #11 5 Jun 2022 07:59
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In reply to Post #10
Had mine 18 months or so and well impressed.
Do everything I require.
Proper casting tool with a bit of give when needed.
Paid £240 for 3 😵
Less than half the price of one of the top end rods.
nicky_napkins nicky_napkins
Posts: 596
Post #12 5 Jun 2022 16:58
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In reply to Post #6
What breaking strain is 03.5mm?
maplecream
Posts: 723
Post #13 5 Jun 2022 17:25
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In reply to Post #12
In general 15lb
nicky_napkins nicky_napkins
Posts: 596
Post #14 6 Jun 2022 14:53
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The tx4 is a bit more expensive but does anyone know the difference, I'm thing maybe it is much stiffer. I don't mind paying more but if the 4s are too stiff I won't bother as I think the 2's are good enough to cast 130 yards or more.
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