Floater Fish With Shimano

The lucky few who make their livings in the fishing trade are in the fortunate position of being able to sample a variety of tackle items and get a good feel for what the angling public are buying. And right now, the evidence suggests they’re buying—and loving—Shimano’s extensive TX range of rods. And rightly so. Put simply, Shimmy are on a roll; from their range-topping TX Ultras and TX7s, down to the cheaper TX1s. The TX2 Floater Rod is another cracker of a rod, with a very specific purpose.

It’s designed for floater fishing and is such  feather-light for holding it all afternoon and has a wonderful fish-playing action. It’s a 12-footer with a 2lb test curve and has a fast tip for quick line pick up and progressive power lower down. There’s a handy keeper ring above the butt for moving swims with your floater rig intact and a comfortable, and classy, cork handle.

Paired with the Sedona 4000 reel, it’s a genuinely enjoyable package for surface angling. The Sedona is a compact front-drag reel that might not be on many carpers’ radars, but it goes perfectly with this rod and its lightness makes a refreshing change if you’re more used to picking up oversized big-pit reels. This really is a duo to put a smile on your face.

£89.99 and £59.99