TALAVERA BLUEWATER RING GUIDE UNI BUTT
6'0" heavy-duty conventional rods with ALPS aluminum uni-butt, 40-100 lb mono
The Talavera Bluewater Ring Guide Uni Butt is a 6-foot conventional rod designed for heavy offshore work at an accessible price point. Blanks are constructed for durability across a range of offshore techniques from light trolling through deep-dropping. Hardware selection includes Fuji O-ring guides, which provide reliable line management under the high loads associated with larger pelagics, paired with an ALPS straight aluminum uni-butt configuration for use with rod holders and fighting belts.
The series consists of two models, both at 6'0" with a Moderate Fast action. The XH model (TEBC60XHUBA) is rated 40-80 lb mono, while the XXH model (TEBC60XXHUBA) steps up to 50-100 lb mono. Both carry a 12-inch foregrip and a 14-inch aluminum straight butt. The single-piece construction keeps blank integrity intact under the stress of large fish.
At $199.99, this series sits above the conventional and slick-butt Talavera Bluewater offerings, with the upgrade cost attributed to the ALPS aluminum uni-butt. The uni-butt configuration fits standard rod holder gimbals and fighting belts, making these models compatible with traditional stand-up and rail-fishing rigs targeting billfish, large tuna, and other heavy-tackle pelagic species.
Shaded band: the spread of the lineup's 2 models, as percentile rank among same-type rods. Solid line = series median · dashed ring = catalog median.
- Models
- 2 casting
- Length
- 6' 1.83 m
- Power
- XH–XXH
- Action
- MF
- Line
- 40–100 lb
- List price
- $199.99
- Market
- United States
Rods in this series
2 models| Save | Model | Length | Power | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEBC60XHUBA | 6' | XH | Buy from Shimano | |
| TEBC60XXHUBA | 6' | XXH | Buy on Amazon |
Model notes
All 2 models6'0" Moderate Fast Extra Heavy rated 40-80 lb mono. The lighter of the two uni-butt models, suited to heavy stand-up work and trolling for large pelagics in the 40-80 lb line class. ALPS straight aluminum butt fits standard rod holders and fighting belts.
6'0" Moderate Fast Extra Extra Heavy rated 50-100 lb mono. Heaviest offering in the Talavera Bluewater conventional range. Rated to 100 lb mono for targeting billfish, large yellowfin, and other heavy-tackle bluewater species from a rod belt or fixed holder.