Shimano Talora

[DTro]

Checked these out at Cabelas and Fleet Farm yesterday. I really liked the feel of them. Anyone have any feedback or heard anything? They are basically a glass trolling rod....T-Glass they call it

[Deitz Dittrich]

Actually its TC4, not T-Glass... its a very thin graphite blank with glass wrapped around it and then another very thin graphite blank on top of that... so kinda a glass sandwich. What you end up with is a rod that has similar actions to glass but almost as light as graphite. They may have slightly quicker actions than glass but still a pretty slow taper.

I have a few of the TC4 rods that I use for running cranks and such and really like them.. I would think they would be a good cat rod.. but a little more expensive than the rods Cat guys normally buy.

[mplspug]

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but a little more expensive than the rods Cat guys normally buy.

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You calling us cat guys cheap? I know guys who have some really enice rigs.

Before you respond, know that I am replying in jest and know you meant no harm.

[Guest]

Well.. what cat guys USED to spend on rods before Moores came around with high quality cat rods Then of course the shimano tekota stand out at you... cat fishing isnt quite as cheap as it used to be!

As for the rods in question.. I havent seen them, but I would lay odds they are a pretty good rod. I know some top of the line saltwater rods use S glass and graphite layered construction to achieve some really phenominal blanks.

S glass recoils 4 times faster than E glass which has its own benefits to fishing applications.. gets rid of the bull whip effect.

[Deitz Dittrich]

I know plug... And reels can really set you back for sure... and I know a good jet boat will set you back.. but all anglers need a boat so that doesnt count... all you all need is a good swiv, a hook and a big arse sinker...maybe a bobber or 2.. .LOL...

[Guest]

ok *plug*

I'll say it, your cheap!

This might have developed into a new name for you! I'll have to carefully consider the various definitions to *plug* vs *pug*.. pug is simply a object better duct taped to a broom stick and used for a mop, or a small fuzzy ankle biter that always seem to be in the way, and have very annoying vocals(wanna-be-doggy bark)...

I guess time will tell.

[mplspug]

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ok *plug*

I'll say it, your cheap!

This might have developed into a new name for you! I'll have to carefully consider the various definitions to *plug* vs *pug*.. pug is simply a object better duct taped to a broom stick and used for a mop, or a small fuzzy ankle biter that always seem to be in the way, and have very annoying vocals(wanna-be-doggy bark)...

I guess time will tell.

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Tuffy had a good laugh at your post, but the true ankle biter of the family is a bit upset.

[Random guy]

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.. but a little more expensive than the rods Cat guys normally buy.

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Ummm Deitz, why don't you tell us about your cat set up?

[buzbunni]

[Deitz Dittrich]

as you know JP, I have a couple... but they dont get any use.

I have a cabelas cat rod, and a Shimano TC4 rod... with Callcutta TE on them...

[hanson]

Dietz-

We'll get you out there next year. Cattin' is pretty much done for now. End of March we'll get a good shorefishin' channel cat bite in the metro area and then we have to patiently wait out them flatties again.

It'll be a little easier to get friends on the water next summer now that I've got the new ride.

[Guest]

Theres still about a week left of the sturgeon season to get some good use out of those rods Deitz!

If you want to get out, get my number from just about anyone you know here

[Catfishunter]

i have landed a small flat on my talora leadcore trolling rod, seamed to work good. I use it as a back up or for buddies that don't have propper gear.

[harvey lee]

I must be doing something wrong as I started with this cat game this year and between 5 rods with amb. reels and hooks,no-rolls,extra baitwell and rod holders,there is nothing cheap about cattin.

Oh,maybe I just bought to many new toys.

Now all I have on my wish list is a river pro,boy wouldnt that be sweet.

[Ralph Wiggum]

Yeah, but compared to the prices of bass and walleye gear, catfishing is a bargain (except for the fact that I still buy plenty of the other stuff, too ).

[cjac]

Well, look who's back! Where you been?

$25 a pop for muskie lures, there's one to think about!

[Guest]

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$25 a pop for muskie lures, there's one to think about!

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Almost as bad as $2 ea for sucker minnows when you can go through 2 doz/night on a good year!

Thank goodness for bullheads when that time comes.. then its only $15/pound for leeches to catch a few days worth of bait!

Harvey Lee.. I feel your pain on getting geared up, its not free. I took the route of many abu reels, a few large spinning reels, and cheaper rods...

This year I finally upgraded most all of my rods to Boss or Tiger (5 total casting rods) at $60-$80 each, 5 Shimano Tekota Baitcasters at $140-$160 each, and power pro at $20/spool x 5...

well... I am not buying another cat rod for MANY years. That math adds up quick!

[PierBridge]

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Well, look who's back! Where you been?

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European vacation.....

[Ralph Wiggum]

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Well, look who's back! Where you been?

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Fishing, duh!

[hanson]

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Fishing, duh!

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Bass don't count.

[Deitz Dittrich]

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Bass don't count.

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Yes they do!

[Ralph Wiggum]

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Fishing, duh!

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Bass don't count.

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What about eels?

[hanson]

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What about eels?

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They don't count either.