Shimano Carp Tribal TX-9

The TX-9 carp rod range represents the very latest in carbon fibre manufacturing processes, using a blend of HPC300 and Biofibre carbon with Nano Alloy technology.This delivers one of the slimmest, most powerful blanks ever made which improves casting performance, without affecting the playing action through the tip and middle section, required for maintaining a secure hook hold.Fitted with light yet highly robust Fuji SIC K-Type guides that are cosmetically matched to the rod in gun metal grey, the stand off 40 mm butt ring looks understated, but is equal in performance to more bulky 50 mm traditional type butt rings.The slim full EVA handle is designed with an optimum length to deliver the best casting action in each length category.The TX-9 rods are also fitted with the Shimano 3K woven carbon custom reel seat with a dedicated milled slot which will accept a small 'beta light'.This cool satin cross hatch carbon effect continues up the low diameter butt section and well into the tip section.Both the 12' and 13' models have an Intensity model included for extreme distance casting.