TARPON X, it's a rod that we have "designed" to respond to the lack of a travel rod on the market that can meet the needs for exotic fishing. It will fit inside a standard suitcase of 30 inch height. TarponX rod was created for lures casting (Popper, Stickbait, hardbait, casting jig, flapper…) or live fishing, ideal for Tarpon, Trevally, Tuna, Rooster, Cubera fishing. It has a very good reserve of power, combining flexibility and lightness. It is made of 24T+30T carbon and reinforced with 1K “weave carbon” braided fiber. The quality of material and how each section are designed allowed us to push the load of the rod to 10KG in "Dry lift". There are few rods in section that can support such a load, each section fits one into the other forming a uniform whole with a regular "Bend". During our tests, we push the load to 12 kg. Simplicity, efficiency, no frills!
Recommended for fishing from shore or boat.
Length: 8'3
Action: Medium-heavy
Sections: 4 sections – section length 27.6 inches
Recommended Braid PE4-5 – 40-60 lbs
Lure weight: 30-140gr - (Best weight 25 - 90 gr)
Handle: Saltwater super grade EVA
Reel seat: DPS-M-1 20 + BACK STOP with lock
Guides: K-series concept guides - Tangle free
Stem: 24T + 30T High Performance Carbon for superior action
Arrives with a fabric carry bag
Max load: At 45°: 10 kg / 22 lbs
Rod weight: 323 g
Belt Butt: No
About the reel match, for a good weight balance, it's better to use a reel with a weight range between 15 and 24 oz. When you put the rod inside your suitcase, please place it on the side, no diagonal.
Dry lift test at 12 kg ( WARNING: please do not try at home )