TFO TiCR-X 9wt

[Mustang66]

Hi Folks,

This is my first post, so please be gentle...I have been lurking in the background for a while however :)

I'm toying with the idea of getting one of the new TFO TiCR-X 9wt rods.

My one worry is the weight, they seem to be a wee bit on the heavy side in comparision to the competition. Do they balance out when a reel is attached, or cause wrist ache after a few hours ?

The write-ups the TFO range is getting sure make them sound good, but we have very little experience of them as of yet on this side of the 'big puddle' :)

Also, do you guys/gals that use TFO rods usually over line them e.g. 9wt rod, 10wt line etc ?
I'll be using it for Scottish pike and in the salt around the West coast of Scotland...and you know how Scotland is famous for it 'wonderful' calm weather :) so wind will usually always be an issue.

All advice/info appreciated.

Many thanks in advance,
Martin

[Guy]

I love TFO. I have 8 of them now from 2 wt to 11 wt. My two 9 wts are Professional series rods so I can't make a direct comment on the 9 wt Ticr X . But for what it's worth, I had also thought that the TFO being made of IM6 would feel heavier than rods made from lighter graphite. That said, my Sage Sage RPLX+ when fully loaded feels more like a club in my hand compared to the 8 wt TFO Professional and Ticr rods.

Guy

[JGH]

I have the TFO TiCr 8 wt. (Not the X-series.) Use it primarily with 9 wt intermendiate line and an Old Florida no. 5 reel. Love it. Doesn't seem heavy to me, but bear in mind that I've never really fished one of the super high-end rods and I weigh about 250 lbs, so what's not heavy for me may seem heavy to others.

[Mustang66]

Hi Guy & JGH,

Thanks for the replies.

As I said, all info greatly appreciated :)

Martin

[paflyfisher]

Martin,

I have the TFO TiCr 9-wt (not the X) and it became my go to rod for striped bass and bluefish this Spring over my Scott S3s 8-wt and T&T Horizon 10-wt. I have switched over the 10-wt a bit more as we moved through Summer but I have nothing but good things to say about the TiCr 9-wt.

I did have an opportunity to cast the TiCr-X 8-weight when it first came out and it is a cannon. As always though, I recommend that you try the rod before you buy the rod and make sure it suits your casting stroke.

Also, for what its worth, I use a Gilmore Intercostal X10 reel with the TiCr and have been using a 9-wt intermediate line.

Ed