b'TestedTica New GraphiteTICA NEWThe writer puts a nice bend on the New Tica Graphite spin rod, the lightweight blank is surprisingly strong.GRAPHITE 7FT SPIN RODBY MATHEW HEWETSONKilwell Sports the local Tica agent, have been steadily releasing new rods and reels into the Godzone market and their latest spin rod is the Tica New Graphite.A lightweight 2-piece 7ft spin rod that would suit freshwater and saltwater lure anglers.T he Tica Newfriction when used with braid.weighs only 299gm, makingline management system Graphite is madeWith a smooth parabolicit the perfect match for thethat lets backing line knots from flexibletwo-piece blank, joined usingspin rod as a light combo. lay flush against the spool ultra-High Modulusa carbon fibre ferrule, it isThis reel has carbon in thelets your line wind on evenly, graphite to helpdesigned to minimise the flatframe, rotor, and handle, toalways tricky when joining provide longerspot generated by the morehelp keep the weight downfluoro leader to light braid.casting distance and powercommon blank overlap joiningbut also ensure the frameThe carbon, lighter drag for fighting fish.The rodsystem used in 2-piece rods. is rigid and strong.With itssystem gives a 50% increase features a slimline PortugueseThe test rod came supplied5.2:1 gear train to provide ain drag force, to maintain cork grip with a rubber/ with the Tica Flash Castfast retrieve, while smootha max drag of 7kg when cork butt cap for durability,FC4000 which is a reel weaction using its 9 RRB ballfighting fish.Overall, a spin and Zirconia guides for lesshave tested before andbearings.We like this reelsset that could take on larger 72FISHING IN GODZONE MAR/APR 2022'