Ocean Tackle International TS2 Popping Rods Review
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Ocean Tackle International TS2 Popping Rods
Built to do battle with the toughest pelagic heavyweights across the globe the Ocean Tackle International TS2 Popping Rods offer the perfect balance of power and lightweight performance that you can rely on when the moment comes. The TS2 Popping Rods offer incredible strength while maintaining a gre...at lightweight feel for easy working of poppers and stick baits. Whether you are throwing plugs at schooling tuna in your home waters or traveling to exotic locations on the hunt for Giant Trevally and other bucket list fish the TS2 Popping Rods are a worthy weapon of choice for trophy hunters worldwide.Toray Carbon Blank Construction: Lightweight while maintaining strength and powerFuji GMKWSG SIC Concept Guides: "K" series Concept tangle-free design. Stainless steel frame SIC insert ring.Fuji DPSD Deluxe Graphite Spinning Reel Seat: Additional locking nut for extra secure lock down of your reel.Super Sized Stripper Guide Size 40: Reduces resistance on casts from line whipping for increased casting distance.Fuji GRC rubber gimbal: Fits perfectly on any popping/fighting belt while helping reduce weight.EVA Grips: Extremely light weight and durable.Two-Piece Butt Joint Design: Blank section slides into the top part of the grip section for easy travel.Premium Rod Sock: Easily store transport and protect your rod
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Popularity: 1831
MSRP:
$299.99
$299.99
Used Price:
$209.99
$209.99
Sale Price:
$269.99
$269.99
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Ocean Tackle International TS2 Popping Rods Reviews
BFT poppers
Nick
3 years ago
hooked up with some mid size bft and got the job done.... easily
60-80lb Model for BFT
Nathan
3 years ago
Used 60-80lb model for local bluefin trip in San Diego, CA.
Casted a Shimano Pencil and caught a 80lb Bluefin that I was fighting for 30mins.
I think the blank itself is very stiff.
Good rod, did not fit my reel though
Chris
3 years ago
this rod is great for the price. the blank flexes enough to relive pressure off of you. unfortunately my penn spinfisher 9500 did not fit in the reel seat
OTI TS2 8' 60-80
Curtis
3 years ago
I purchased this rod to use for throwing stick baits at Yellowfin Tuna off of the local head boats. There isn't much information about this rod online so I did a little testing and was able to lift a 20 lb. plate with ease and have no doubt it will lift more than that considering how beefy this rod is. The rod is stiffer than I normally like but it does cast lure far, you just have… read more to put a lot of strength into your casts.
Great Value
John
3 years ago
Has a good back bone. I wished the tip
was a bit softer. Have not used it in the field yet, but feels and looks promising.
Ts240-60
Matthew
4 years ago
Paired it with a 14k saragosa. Great tuna popping rod
Quality Popping rod at a great price
Gusnyny
4 years ago
This review is only a first impression of the OTI-TS286080 TS2. This rod feels a little stiff at first but it is rated for heavier poppers. Premium guides and reel seat and the blank just looks and feels bulletproof. The butt connection is solid. The rod is light for what it’s rated for so can be fished all day. Hope this helps
Lightweight
AJ
4 years ago
My brother had one setup with an Avet that I used on a Texas Gulf tuna trip. Caught over a dozen black fin. Liked the rod so I bought one for myself.
Great
Sebastian
4 years ago
Amazing rods held up to the fish I catch
Very Heavy Duty Rod
Kai
5 years ago
Casts big poppers and stock baits with ease. This rod has a lot of backbone and lifting power, and is well suited for larger fish.
Strong Back Bone!
Nathan
6 years ago
Used this rod for my last 2 trips in CA for BFT and YFT.
Very strong back bone and tip is soft enough to feel the biting
Awesome Rod !!
Mike
6 years ago
Ive only had one trip with this Rod and only used a couple days on the boat, but I fought a 50+ Kg GT (that we got a very good look at 20 m from the boat when he hit) on which I could not Stop with 50 lbs of drag and the rod held up perfectly during the 90 seconds I had it on. I did land several smaller ones up to 10 Kg and horsed them in in under a minute no problem with the OTI… read more TS2. on another day I was using my Hamachi 7'6" and landed a 20 Kg GT and the reel seat is now loose :(
Nice Light Rod
Michael
6 years ago
The rod feel’s awesome in my hand’s, nice snd light but strong
Excellent Value
Michael
7 years ago
Nice fit and finish, quality components. I would expect to pay more for this rod. It cast better than I expected. BUT I have not fought Sizable fish YET!
Ocean Tackle International TS2 Popping Rods Questions and Answers
Asked by
JS
7 years ago
Is the TS2 replacing the tuna sniper line? or are they complementary?
Bernie
7 years ago
The "TS2" is replacing the original Tuna Sniper.
Asked by
Chris
3 years ago
Will this rod handle 150 pound bluefin?
Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service
3 years ago
<span>Hi Chris, The Ocean Tackle International TS2 Popping Rods would be great for Bluefin Tuna. I would recommend the Ocean Tackle International OTI-TS27680120 TS2 Popping Rod. </span><a>https://www.tackledirect.com/ocean-tackle-international-oti-ts27680
Asked by
Ernesto velazquez
4 years ago
Hi i have the saltiga 8000h and the oti ts2 7’10†1-4oz what braid you guys recomend using on it? Thanx
Rick - TackleDirect Customer Service
4 years ago
Ernesto,<p>The recommendation would be Power Pro Maxcuatro 40lb. It's strong, thin, and you should be able to get over 400yds of line on your Daiwa Saltiga 8000H. Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with.</p>
Asked by
Jadon Mancini
4 years ago
which rod pairs best with a Saragossa 8000
Alex T
4 years ago
This is a matter of preference and the size of fish you generally encounter. I would recommend the 8' 40-60 line weight rod.
Asked by
Scott A Brown
5 years ago
So , I ordered the 7'10", Is the saragosa 6000sw a good match, 40 lb braid?
B. Smith
5 years ago
Hello Scott, <p><br /></p><p>Yes, your 6k Saragosa will pari perfectly with this rod. Tight lines! </p>
Asked by
Thanh
5 years ago
what's the difference between this and the Gen 1 model?
Brian
5 years ago
The Gen 1 rod does not have an additional locking nut on the top portion of the reel seat.
Asked by
Nathan
6 years ago
Which model should I get for Penn Slammer 6500HS?<p>I am trying to pop the BFT and YFT upto 100 - 150lbs...</p>
Chris Renna
6 years ago
We suggest this:<p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.tackledirect.com/ocean-tackle-international-oti-ts286080-ts2-popping-rod.html">https://www.tackledirect.com/ocean-tackle-international-oti-ts286080-ts2-popping-rod.html</a></p>
Asked by
JS
7 years ago
How much do each of the rods weigh?
Devon
7 years ago
The 7'10" 15lb drag model weighs 12.34 oz. The 8' 20 lb drag model weighs 16.05 oz. The 8' 30 lb drag model weighs 16.79 oz. The 7'6" 50 lb drag model weighs 15.88 oz.
Asked by
Adam
7 years ago
What is the split on these rods (assume butt to blank) and how long is the 8ft version broken down in its rod sock.
Donald
7 years ago
The split of the rod is right above the fore grip (70/30) and the measurements for the top pc of the rod is 66 3/4 inches and the bottom pc is 33 inches in length.