TALLUS IGFA
TC4 blade-only IGFA trolling rod for Tiagra-class reels, 50–130 lb mono
The Tallus IGFA is a blade-only conventional boat rod built around TC4 carbon construction, designed for use with big-game reels in the Tiagra 50W, 80, and 130 class. Sold without a butt section, it allows anglers to mount the blade on a stand-up, kidney, or bent-butt of their choice, giving full control over fighting position and ergonomics. The rod carries AFTCO full roller guides throughout, which reduce friction under sustained drag pressure and hold up to repeated heavy-load fights common in offshore trolling and stand-up fishing.
All three models share a 5'4" overall length and moderate-fast action, with a 12-inch foregrip on the 50 and 80 lb versions and a 10-inch foregrip on the 50 lb model. The diamond-wrap grip material provides secure purchase during extended fights. Line ratings step from 50 lb mono up through 80 lb and 130 lb, covering a broad range of offshore target species and sea conditions.
At $599.99 per blank, the Tallus IGFA sits in the mid-range for purpose-built IGFA rod systems. The blade-only configuration means total outfit cost depends on butt selection, but it provides flexibility for anglers already holding quality butts or who want to tailor the balance point to a specific rod holder or fighting style.
Shaded band: the spread of the lineup's 6 models, as percentile rank among same-type rods. Solid line = series median · dashed ring = catalog median.
- Models
- 6 casting
- Length
- 3'0"–8'0" 0.91–2.44 m
- Power
- M–H 3 classes
- Action
- F–MF
- Line
- 20–130 lb
- List price
- $329.99–$599.99
- Market
- United States
Rods in this series
6 models| Save | Model | Length | Power | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLI130 | 3'0" | — | $599.99 | |
| TLI50 | 5'0" | — | $599.99 | |
| TLCIGFA30 | 6' | M | Buy from Shimano | |
| TLCIGFA50 | 6' | MH | Buy from Shimano | |
| TLCIGFA80 | 6' | H | Buy from Shimano | |
| TLI80 | 8'0" | — | $599.99 |
Model notes
3 of 6 models6-foot, medium-power blank rated 20–30 lb mono. Fast action and 6-foot length make this the lightest-duty model in the Tallus IGFA line, suited for smaller billfish, dolphin, and wahoo in the 20–30 lb class. The shorter blade keeps the rod responsive when fishing lighter drags on conventional gear.
6-foot, medium-heavy blank rated 30–50 lb mono. Steps up from the TLCIGFA30 with additional lifting power for mid-range species like smaller tuna, sailfish, and light marlin work. Fast action maintains sensitivity while the TC4 construction delivers the backbone needed for sustained fights on 30–50 lb drag settings.
6-foot, heavy-power blank rated 50–80 lb mono. The heaviest model in the series, built for blue and black marlin, large yellowfin, and other offshore heavyweights in the 50–80 lb class. Pairs with Tiagra 80 reels and retains the same 5'4" overall length and AFTCO full roller hardware as the lighter models.