Shimano T curve

[damob]

Hi is any one using a Shimano T Curve T Series 662 2 to 5 kg? I'am looking at one for throwing plastics and hard bodies at light freshwater and estuary species.

any comments from someone using one would be great thanks

[warren63]

ive got the 661 which is the one piece version. only thrown hard bodies on it with no probs and it has handled some decent trevs and jacks. i just use it now for tossing topwaters on it and occasionally minnows and deep cranks. im a bit of a t-curve fan and also go a bream spin as well. not the first hard body rod i would reach for but would be my second choice.

[Bremmer15]

Hey mate,
I've got a 702xl, which is a 7 foot 2-4 kg, and that works a treat. I throw softies and hards with it, and it serves me well. If you are landbased mate, I suggest you take a look at it, as the extra length will aid your casting.

[BrizVegasBretto]

I have one. I pair it with a 1000 Ci4 for bass and flathead and a 2500 for jacks and sharks. I landed my first bull shark from the yak last weekend using it. They're nice rods.

[vxcalais]

Originally Posted by BrizVegasBretto

I have one. I pair it with a 1000 Ci4 for bass and flathead and a 2500 for jacks and sharks. I landed my first bull shark from the yak last weekend using it. They're nice rods.

lol Sharks on a light rod, they must have some backbone to them.

[Birdman]

They don't feel like they have any "backbone" when you play with them, they feel like noodles that can't handle anything. But I have, much to my own surprise, landed 1 small hammerhead and a few small bullies as bycatch on my 702 spin XL in open water, the parabolic curve is actually pretty good and you can pull very hard on them. T curve is the bream rod I use if I use some stinkin' baits

[BrizVegasBretto]

Originally Posted by vxcalais

lol Sharks on a light rod, they must have some backbone to them.

The 2-5kg's aren't really light rods. They're overkill for bream, but perfect for small sharks.

[PlayerOne]

Ive got the T-Curve 2-5Kg in a 3pce (7ft travel rod); i use it with a Ci4-2500 to chase bigger flatties... might be a bit heavy for chasing bream

[Bremmer15]

Get the 2-4kg mate. The 7 footer, works a treat, quite the all rounder imo

[damob]

Cheers for the replies I ended up with the 662 2 peice 2 to 5 kg teamed up with a CI4 Sradic 2500 .the outfit feels good . cant wait to get up to Eildon to test it out .

Thanks Damo,

[Bremmer15]

Nice one mate, I'm sure you won't be disappointed with it!

[vxcalais]

What made u still decide on the 2 - 5 kg rod ? I found my starlo a bit stiff and heavy hence opting for 2-4 kg for breaming. It is.perfect off piers for flatties, pinks etc. But since getting into bream.around structure the lighter stuff wins even from land.

[damob]

For some reason I always fish a bit heavier than I should I think I still have some problems getting use to light rods

[nipper]

Hi damob,
I also have the T-curve 2-5kg and do indeed find it to heavy for very light plastics, I am looking at 3-5lb outfit which should handle weights down to 0.5g.

nipper.