Product Review                  

Week of May 26, 2008

Berkley Rods, Tools

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Berkley Tactix Trout Rods

Action plus sensitivity

Berkley is introducing ten new models of the popular Tactix rod series, 37 in total, all designed by top pros with the best actions for specific techniques to enhance the trout fishing experience. The IM7 graphite blank is paired with a hard chromium SS304 guide system.

 

Anglers get a highly sensitive rod for accurate rod presentation and successful fish management. The spinning models, in ultra-light and light actions, are built for trout. The medium action casting model is perfect for the bigger Kokanee.

 

For tight casting environments, a small stream with thick overhanging limbs, the short 5’9 Ultra-light Tactix spinning model is the choice. But a bigger fish is easier to handle with the longer Tactix trout rods. The fight of the trout is more enjoyable and you can control the movement of the fish easier.

 

The models include Ultra-light spinning in 5’9, 6’6, 7’0, 7’6; Light spinning in 6’0, 6’6, 7’0; Planer Board Medium action casting in 7’10 & 8’6; Kokanee Medium action casting in 7’0.

 

Features Include:

IM7 graphite blank

Hard chromium SS304 guide system

Cork handle, 2-piece rod

 

All 37 Tactix Rods; 10 new ones in Red*

Jigging, Worming - Spinning

Model #

Lth

Pcs

Wt

Lure

Line

TXS601ML

6'0

1

ML

1/8-5/8

4-10

TXS601M

6'0

1

M

1/8-3/4

4-12

TXS661ML

6'6

1

ML

1/8-5/8

4-10

TXS662ML

6'6

2

ML

1/8-5/8

4-10

TXS661MF

6'6

1

M

1/8-3/4

4-12

TXS661MH

6'6

1

MH

1/4-1

8-17

 

Jigging, Worming - Casting

Model #

Lgth

Pcs

Wt

Lure

Line

TXC661MF

6'6

1

M

¼-¾

8-20

TXC661MH

6'6

1

MH

¼-1¼

10-25

 

 

Wacky Rigging - Spinning

Model #

Lgth

Pcs

Wt

Lure

Line

TXS701MH

7'0

1

MH

1/4-1

8-17

 

Drop Shot/Finesse - Spinning

Model #

Lth

Pcs

Wt

Lure

Line

TXS562UL

5'6

2

UL

1/32-1/4

1-6

TXS601L

6'0

1

L

1/16-3/8

2-8

TXS661MLF

6'6

1

ML

1/8-5/8

4-10

TXS661M

6'6

1

M

1/8-3/4

4-12

TXS701M

7'0

1

M

1/8-3/4

4-12

TXS702M

7'0

2

M

1/8-3/4

4-12

 

 

Flippin Stik

Model #

Lth

Pcs

Wt

Lure

Line

TXC761MHT

7'6

1

MH

1/4-1

10-25

TXC761HT

7'6

1

H

3/8-1½

12-25

 

Planer Board Rods

Model #

Lth

Pcs

Wt

Lure

Line

TXC7101MT

7'10

1

M

1/4-1

10-20

TXC861MT

8'6

1

M

3/8-3/4

8-14

 

Spinnerbait

Model #

Lgth

Pcs

Wt

Lure

Line

TXC561M

5'6

1

M

1/4-3/4

8-20

TXC601MF

6'0

1

M

1/4-3/4

8-20

TXC661M

6'6

1

M

1/4-3/4

8-20

TXC701MH

7'0

1

MH

1/4-1¼

10-25

 

Muskie

Model #

Lgth

Pcs

Wt

Lure

Line

TXCM641H

6'4

1

H

1-4

15-40

TXCM701MH

7'0

1

MH

¾-3

15-30

 

Cranking (Glass) Casting

Model #

Lgth

Pcs

Wt

Lure

Line

TXCG701M

7'0

1

M

¼-3/4

8-20

 

Salmon/Steelhead - Spinning

Model #

Lgth

Pcs

Wt

Lure

Line

TXS862M

8'6"

2

M

3/8-¾

8-20

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Salmon/Steelhead - Casting

Model #

Lgth

Pcs

Wt

Lure

Line

TXC862M

8'6

2

M

3/8- ¾

8-12

TXC862MH

8'6

2

MH

½ -1½

10-20

 

Trout – Spinning

Model #

Lth

Pcs

Wt

Lure

Line