T-Curve Softbait rods
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Topic: T-Curve Softbait rods
Posted By: River
Subject: T-Curve Softbait rods
Date Posted: 16 Sep 2009 at 8:26am
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Chaps any feedback on the Shimano Rods? They have a range out there now: 3-6 2 Piece 5-8 1 Piece 5-10 2 Piece I'm thinking the 5-X range in particular Many Thanks |
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Posted By: Amateur
Date Posted: 16 Sep 2009 at 9:07am
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I have a 5-10 2 piece overhead and it is fantastic. Very versatile. It is a very light rod while being extremely strong and sensitive. It doubles as my bait fishing rod when required as well. I have a Curado 201DHSV loaded up with 20lb braid mounted on it, perfect match.
I bought a Synit GTR a while back so the T-Curve spends a lot of time just coming on trips as a back up but everytime I break it out I am reminded of what a great rod it is. Can't go wrong with Shimano. ------------- No half measures! |
Posted By: green guy
Date Posted: 16 Sep 2009 at 7:01pm
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YUP GOOD RODS ALLRIGHT I LIKE THE 5-8KG ONE PIECE ------------- http://www.facebook.com/hauraki.hillbillys |
Posted By: DIY!
Date Posted: 16 Sep 2009 at 7:55pm
| I have the 5-10 2 piece and just love it. Very sensitive with a huge power reserve just love it - Get one |
Posted By: Monty
Date Posted: 16 Sep 2009 at 8:12pm
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Never tried one but I'll take Ians word for it if I was you, he certainly gave that shark over the bar a bloody good pulling a while ago |
I stick to the cheaper & very versatile Daiwa range 
Whats the majority of the fishing you gonna do, shallow or deep (40mtrs plus) whats 5x, tried to google but ??? if it at least goes to 8kg then that should be oki doki.Posted By: River
Date Posted: 16 Sep 2009 at 9:07pm
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Thanks for the feedback all. Monty, I meant the 5-8 or 5-10 rods when I said 5-X. I am looking for a deeper water set-up and the ability to flick slightly larger weights out in faster drifts/deeper water. I have a Starlo Tournament Pro 3-6 which I will use for the lighter/shallower work. Investing in some decent braid also as I have realised what I have been using has been effecting my sink rate. |
Posted By: Monty
Date Posted: 16 Sep 2009 at 9:31pm
| Thats cool, & dont forget the correct braid for which ever style reel you use is important too. |
Posted By: The Blue Meanie
Date Posted: 16 Sep 2009 at 9:40pm
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I've got the 5 - 10kg one - its now my favourite rod in the stable - really whippy, but heaps of grunt in the butt section.
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Posted By: biggear
Date Posted: 17 Sep 2009 at 7:38am
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Just got delivered a 5-10 two piece spin, so will give it a blooding tonight. (hopefully) ------------- Dont let the grey hair fool you! |
Posted By: Kezza
Date Posted: 17 Sep 2009 at 8:17am
| very capable rods thems ones Biggear.....matched up to something like a Twinpower4000 you'll have a great all rounder with plenty herbs in the boot!! |
Posted By: River
Date Posted: 17 Sep 2009 at 8:25am
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Kezza, Just the reel I am thinking of; wondering if it worth the leap from the stradic/saragosa... |
Posted By: Tinky
Date Posted: 17 Sep 2009 at 8:32am
I have just that combination Kezza, absolutely magic! One of the best buys that I have done. Am now looking at getting something slightly heavier for deeper water softbaiting, would love a Daiwa Pluton, but will probably have to settle for a Luna instead. ------------- Have boat - must fish! |
Posted By: Kezza
Date Posted: 17 Sep 2009 at 8:57am
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River - I don't think you'll be disappointed with either of those two reel options mate.....I've caught plenty of good fish on my old Symetre 2500 and 3-6kg backbone but nowadays I like the grunt that the tcurve and twinpower combo offers.....was taught to not play with my food....plus I really enjoy casting small stick baits/poppers and sluggos to kingis on the surface which that combo does real well.....had encounters with horses and know should I hook one on the Tcurve/TP4000 I'll at least have a good chance of landing it. work out your budget then go from there.....
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Posted By: JoshW
Date Posted: 17 Sep 2009 at 10:16am
| Anyone tried the Tcurve lucanus pe2-3 spin? thinking about one to put my stella 5000 on, as a extra heavy sp outfit. |
Posted By: Carbine
Date Posted: 17 Sep 2009 at 10:28am
| tcurve 200 blank i think they are mate pretty sure |
Posted By: JoshW
Date Posted: 17 Sep 2009 at 10:38am
| sweet their about 6'6 aren't they, so just a 200 blank that's not cut down? was gonna get a smith jig rod for it but really want something with a little bit of length for casting in the shallows |
Posted By: Carbine
Date Posted: 17 Sep 2009 at 11:53am
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1.98M 2Pc butt join - PE 2-3 jigs 60-200g been fishing with dirty oar when he had his and his was a weapon shulldraging snapper with softies and jigs |
Posted By: The Fishing Slut
Date Posted: 18 Sep 2009 at 12:41pm
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I have got the 3-6 2 pce overhead with a daiwa luna 253. The rod is great for such a light rod the butt section has huge reserves for the biggies while the tip is super sensitive. have had some nearly legal rats on and won the fights. Dont rate the daiwa luna too highly though it has a tendancy to struggle to go into gear from freespool when a good fish hits and runs and dont like the tiny low profile reels too much either saving my coin for a trini 12 or similar to replace the luna. ------------- Fishing Anytime Anywhere with Anyone |
Posted By: Monty
Date Posted: 20 Sep 2009 at 8:56pm
 sorry for spamming a shimano topic 
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The Fishing Slut wrote:Posted By: biggear
Date Posted: 21 Sep 2009 at 7:26am
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Caught a 6kg snap on saturday on the new t-curve. Beautiful. ------------- Dont let the grey hair fool you! |