Shimano Tallus Stand-Up Curve Butt Rods Review

Yes, I would go with the H or XH model.

They are removable.

Sean, the Penn 80 International will not fit on any rod in that series.

If you are looking for a reel for bigeye specifically you would probably want to check out the Shimano Tiagra 50LRSA. This reel has the body of a size 50 reel, but the drag curve of a size 80 reel. Great option for bigeye fishing. Check out the link below

Depending on the size of Bluefin your targeting will determine the the size rod and reel you would need. This combo in particular would be great for blue fin fishing.

Unfortunately Shimano doesn't offer a longer bent butt. I would advise looking into a aftco bent butt that would possibly fit the rod. A #2 Aftco bent butt would work.

Yes, on the two heavier models. I would not suggest the 50 on the lighter version rod.

yes 

Hello, From the top of the butt to the bottom is 20 in. From the curve to the butt is roughly 11 in

We can't sell just the rod without the butt end. 

Yes the butts are made of carbon fiber

Hi, All of the Shimano Tallus Stand-Up Curve Butt Rod series have a #2 butt size. Please let us know if theres anything else we can assist you with. Tight Lines. 

<span>Hi Andrew, Based on your question I would recommend the Shimano TLCSTMH2SCBLA Tallus Stand Up Curve Butt Rod. Model: TLCSTMH2SCBLA; TD Code: SHM-2676. </span><a>https://www.tackledirect.com/shimano-tlcstmh2scbla-tallus-stand-up-curve-butt-rod.html</

Steve, yes that would be a great match with a Shimano Tiagra 30 conventional reel. Please let us know if we can assist with anything else.

<span>Hi Vasco, your Miya Epoch Command in X-8 will fit the Shimano Tallus Standup Curve Butt Rod just fine. Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with! Tight lines!</span>

Shimano has changed their policy to a one year warranty but what they have not done is compromise their quality of rods and reels in anyway.

You can put a straight butt on this rod