SPECIMEN RODS
Tribal Carp Rods The range of Tribal carp rods has been developed in the UK to meet the demands of modern carp anglers and since their launch have become increasingly popular in Europe. Covering a wide variety of budgets and requirements, from the entry level Velocity through to the new Tribal TX-9, which is made from the latest carbon fibre technology and is fitted with Fuji K-type guides. Below are some of the common features to be found on Tribal models.
INTENSITY VERSIONS
HPC CARBON BLANKS
ANTI-WRAP TIP GUIDES
50MM BUTT GUIDES
Any rod that bares the Intensity name is the result of fine tuning the blank in order to achieve the maximum possible casting distance performance. Components and areas of the blank have been stripped of weight to increase tip speed and recovery. Areas that receive critical amounts of pressure are strengthened to tolerate even the most aggressive casting techniques. The result is a finely tuned casting machine.
HPC (High Pressure Carbon) is an exclusive Shimano process which increases blank strength considerably. Pressure is applied to the blank when curing, forcing the resin through the carbon matrix evenly. This reduces weak spots and improves overall strength.
Lightweight Anti-Wrap 16mm Silicone Carbide Tip guides are better for distance casting and fishing in weedy conditions. The reduced weight also improves tip recovery on the cast. Shimano Anti Wrap guides do not have a weld at the back of the frame.
Ultra light 50mm Silicon Carbide guides are available on most Tribal carp, spod and marker rods. This increases casting distance and limits ‘frap-ups’ that can occur when fishing at extreme range. 50mm guides are perfectly suited to Shimano Super Slow oscillation reels.
SAFETY ROD STOPPER
PROTECTIVE LINE CLIPS
STAINLESS STEEL BUTT CAPS
A small abbreviation behind the reel seat locks the rod behind the rear rest ensuring it is not pulled in on a blistering take.
Specially developed ‘soft touch’ line clips are fitted to Tribal rod to ensure that line is never damaged when placed behind the clip.
Across the range certain rods are fitted with Tribal engraved stainless steel butt caps so that they look like new even after years of use.
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