SHIMANO TCURVE 662 XL

A recent addition to the Shimano TCurve range of rods is the 662 XL. As the name suggests, this rod is 6' 6” in length, of two piece construction, and is intended for ultra light fishing pursuits.

For the uninitiated, TCurve blanks are based on a special resin formula and manufacturing system. The three ply weave of the blank's cloth is subjected to a unique curing process that creates a lively, dynamic blank with hidden reserves of power and 20-40 per cent more compression resistance than regular carbon fibre. This makes for a stronger, more responsive rod.

It was the intention of the rod designer, Ian Miller, to preserve the crisp action of this sensational blank, which is reflected in the componentry he has chosen. Single foot Fuji Alconite guides with minimal bindings, high quality fine-density cork grips, a hard-wearing composite cork butt cap, and an adjustable Fuji reel seat has kept weight to an absolute minimum.

Designed for freshwater use on trout lakes and rivers, it also handles ultra light Squidgies and the new two gram Squidgy Spinnerbaits in bass impoundments. The TCurve 662 XL would also make a great ultra light estuary flick rod for bait or lure use.

SHIMANO TCURVE 702 ROD

Shimano's unique TCurve rod blanks are created through the use of a remarkable resin formula and manufacturing process. The three ply weave of the blank cloth is subjected to an exclusive curing system that creates a lively, dynamic blank with hidden reserves of power and 20-40 per cent more compression resistance than regular carbon fibre. This results in a stronger, more responsive rod.

This is borne out in the latest TCurve release - the Shimano TCurve 702 spin rod. Seven feet in length and two piece for ease of transport, this rod is in no way hampered by being of two piece configuration, thanks to the innovate glass ferruling system developed by the Australian Rod Builder, Ian Miller. Fine density cork grips, a lightweight Fuji reel seat, single foot Fuji Alconite guides and dark bindings over the graphite grey blank round out a very attractive and functional package.

This is the definitive bream tournament soft plastics rod, but will work with bibbed minnows and spinnerbaits as well. Look to match it with a Shimano Stella, Sustain or Stradic for a deadly tournament combination.

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