Shimano Tribal TX Lite Compact Rod

Shimano Tribal TX Lite Compact Carp Rod

One of the biggest struggles for anglers has been the battle between ease of transport and rod performance. For many years it has felt like if you want a rod that will fit neatly in the back of your boot – or even in a suitcase – you have to sacrifice something in terms of rod performance or action. Shimano has spent a long time developing this Tribal TX Lite Compact Carp Rod to ensure it responded to this dilemma – a boy was it worth the wait! The Tribal TX Lite Compact is a four piece carp rod that has all the performance qualities of a classic two piece rod. It manages all this with a transport length of only 99cm, ensuring it can fit neatly in even the smallest of car boots.

The rod blank is constructed out of super strong, ultra-durable, lightweight XT100 carbon fibre. Fitted with a DPX style Shimano reel seat this rod will balance perfectly with any one of Shimano’s top quality fishing reels.

Shimano’s 50mm butt ring is not only highly practical in terms of minimising the risk of wrap-arounds but is also incredibly tarty – perfect for the avid carper. All the guides on the Tribal TX Lite Compact Carp Rod are constructed from Shimano’s dedicated Hardlite aluminium oxide coated stainless steel and as such they are incredibly durable, hardwearing, and resistant to even the hardest and fastest of casts.

All the rods in this range are 12ft in length. Test curves vary between 2.75lb and 3.5lb, so you are able to pick the Tribal TX Lite Compact rod that best suits your carp fishing needs. An excellent all-round carp rod, the Tribal TX Lite Compact is a fantastic option for the angler who likes to keep their rod on them at all times in case the chance for a quick bank session arises at short notice.