Tict Ice Cube Pluggin’ Shape LRF Rod

The Tict Ice Cube Pluggin' Shape is the ultimate Light Rock Fishing rod for the big White Seabream and the fighting Sea Bass. This is a rod that combines sensitivity and power in harmony, created by specialized Japanese company Tict. It targets the true LRF enthusiasts, who do not just go fishing, but seek perfection and gear to master their favorite fishing style.

We have tested many rods from Japan, trying to find the ideal model for Mediterranean waters and fishing. The White Seabream, being a top catch in the LRF scene, along with large Seabass is always a good indicator in testing rod to their full potential. The X-factor in a Light Rock Fishing rod is to be able to combine sensitivity and sufficient strength. We need sensitivity to use very light and small lures, to command them and to receive feedback from them, telling us what is happening in the other end of our fishing line. We want the strength because LRF can be a finesse technique, but it does not refer only to small fish; on the contrary it unlocks trophy prey in a very technical way.

The Ice Cube Pluggin Shape rod, developed by the Japanese company Tict, is one of those rare rods that can perform within the full range of their Casting Weight, which begins at 0.8 grams and ends at 11 gr. They pass on even the slightest command to our lure and its slightest contact back to us; the sensation from the jig as it "falls", the contact on a sandy, or rocky bottom, the shy nibbling of a big fish with our tiny biodegradable bait with jighead. At the same time, it conserves great stopping power in its blank and offers comfort to the angler during the battle with big fish. And all this, without their bending curve being small, leading to "tearing" and "stripping", or very deep, allowing the fish to have the upper hand, rubbing the rig onto sharp objects.

As you would expect from such a technical, Japanese-made rod, the Titanium guides and metal parts are very resistant to saltwater corrosion. Air Carbon for developing the rod’s blank, delivering the maximum stopping power so far in a rod of its category, according to the very strict, technical specifications of Tict. Sic-S guides have been installed for the ultimate management of very thin braids. Compact reel seat by Fuji, with two reel locking rings and an ergonomic, oval shaped, natural cork grip design, that "rests" softly in your palm, complete the picture. The Tict Ice Cube Pluggin' Shape also features a short handle (butt) of impressive aesthetic details, having achieved absolute balance, with an emphasis on accurately executing our commands.

The Ice Cube Pluggin Shape rod has been manufactured by Tict with a tubular, yet very slim and ultra-sensitive – despite being tubular – tip of just 1.1mm thickness, that can deliver this combination of power and sensitivity. This is why this rod belongs to the "Mebaru" category, which traditionally, although sensitive, is able to fight even with rockfish from the Grouper family.

The tip action of the Tict Ice Cube Pluggin’ Shape, categorizes it in the Fast actioned rods, while the strength of its blank can be said to be within the limits of Medium - Regular. Each company understands these and attributes differently. Tict, in the case of the Ice Cube Pluggin’ Shape has accomplished something that very few companies have accomplished. The ultimate combination between lure management and in-battle catch handling.

The weight of the rod is only 82 grams. Its weight distribution is so wise, that even its minimal weight (among the lightest rods in its class) seems negligible in our hands. This particular Tict rod has two sections. With a transportation length of 127 cm and a total length of 2.44 m, it has the ideal length for the range of lures that this rod uses, but also the ability to cast them at really long distances.

The recommended braided line for very comfortable handling, starts from PE #0.1 to PE #0.6. In the Tict Ice Cube Pluggin’ Shape you can expect excellent performance both in casting and in responsive action and endurance.

Technical Characteristics

• Product Code: IC-710TPS-Sis
• Length: 244 cm
• Sections: 2
• Transport Length: 127 cm
• Weight: 82 gr
• Tip Diameter: 1.1mm
• Butt Diameter: 8.5mm
• Carbon Concentration: 99%
• Casting Weight: 0.8 – 11 gr
• PE: #0.1 - #0.6