Shimano Trevala TVS-70ML Spinning Rod
February 15, 2012 by
Filed under Shimano spinning reel
Shimano Trevala TVS-70ML Spiraling Rod
- Rod Length: 7′
- Rod Application: Jigging
- Line Rating: 20-50 lb.
- Guides: 8
- Handbook Type: Fuji Hardloy Guides
Thе Trevala Jigging rod series. Thіѕ series οf rods іѕ designed tο bе fished wіth thе nеw Shimano Butterfly jigs. Thіѕ system stems frοm thе extremely productive Japanese style jigging technique, combining lightweight, light action, уеt commanding rods wіth high speed, high power reels (Ɩіkе Shimano Trinidad Narrow οr Stella), Spectra-type nο stretch lines, fluorocarbon leaders аnԁ unique compact Shimano Butterfly style jigs wіth aggressive actions аnԁ free-vacillation hooks.
List Price: $ 119.99
Price: $ 119.99
Best rods I’ve ever used, bar none.,
I fish the rocky shores of New England inshore salt water, for striped bass, bluefish, tautog & fluke. I haven’t used the new F or S series (I forget what the letter is) but The Trevalla series advertised here fit the title above.
Granted, these 6′-7′ rods will not outcast a 12′-15′ surf rod from shore, but I’ve been using Trevallas (2 square, 1 spiraling) for the past 6-7 yrs from a kayak, boat & from shore, with braided line, for trolling tube & worm, all types of jigging, casting or trolling of plugs, soft plastics etc., you name it.
I like these rods so much that I don’t care to use any of my other rods any more.
Trevallas look & feel like a light fresh water rod one would use for LMB, & have very excellent sensitivity, but are able to tame any Striped bass, bluefish, or tautog ever caught by man. I would bet my life on it, that’s how much confidence I have in them.
The TVS-70ml is the spiraling rod I use for casting, & with 20 lb power pro, the same rod works perfectly from 1/8 oz jig heads with a 4.5 inch baby sluggo for schoolie stripers up to 2,3,4oz plugs or jigs. They also make some heavier spiraling rods as well, I might buy a medium spiraling also for heavier stuff.
If I want to cast eels for bruiser striped bass I switch to a reel with heavier braid & use the same rod.
For trolling I usually use the casting/square rods & have caught striped bass up to 35 lbs. with them. I have never had even the slightest bit of doubt that the rods could handle any fish I’ve encountered. Once you see & feel the power in these rods you won’t either.
Sometimes I wish that the spiraling rod had double foot guides instead of single foot but they come with a lifetime warranty. You break one, you get a free replacement, no questions questioned. Gotta like Shimano harvest & service.
If you watch the T.V. series “The Hunt For Huge Fish” with Larry Dahlberg you can watch him catch some monster fish with these same rods, including sharks, groupers etc. He has a really excellent web site also where you can probably subdue see a picture of a 400+ lb catfish he caught in Surinam on a small medium wt Trevalla rod like I use for striped bass (advertised here on Amazon). I haven’t seen them advertised anywhere for less $$ than here, I don’t reckon they’re allowed to be sold for less.
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