In this section you'll find plenty of opinion, results and comments from the TSF team on all the latest gear. Make sure you have a look if you're about to buy a new item of tackle...

SHIMANO ForceMaster 20lb/30lb-Class Inner-Guide - 12/05/2008

The first things I noticed when I took the rod out of the bag was how light it is and how easily you can slip it out of the bag. With...

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GRAUVELL Teknos Surf Tournament 4500 - 12/05/2008

The Surf Tournament 4500 is a slim but very powerful three-piece rod rated to cast up to 225g. It has a parabolic action and is supplied with a spare top section...

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SHIMANO TLD20IIA - 15/04/2008

This reel is an impressive tool with its black and gold colours and it ‘feels’ powerful.
The TLD range has been improved by the introduction of these two-speed reels where...

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MTI ZERO 250 - 15/04/2008

The MTI 250 is the ‘little brother’ of the 300 we tested recently. It is a slim, lightweight rod 13 feet 2 inches long, constructed from high-quality, 30-ton carbon cloth to...

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DAIWA Sealine-X 30SHA - 14/03/2008

Daiwa ‘Slosh’ reels have been popular for several years now and this SHA model features the speed-shaft free-floating spool system where the spool disengages from the drive spindle to give maximum...

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CENTURY KOMPRESSOR S SPORT - 14/03/2008

The Kompressor S Sport is a slim rod built using the latest autoclave technology and years of experience. Century uses custom mandrels, the latest electric rolling tables and great attention to...

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