TALLUS KITE

The Tallus Kite is a single-model specialized rod at 2'8" total length, designed for kite fishing applications where a short, stiff blank is used to clip a kite line with a release clip and control the kite deployment from the boat. The blank uses a Carboloy Tip guide and mounts to a slick butt termination with a 13-inch grip section and a 6-inch foregrip. The Shimano product page notes it as ideal to pair with the BeastMaster 9000 electric reel for kite fishing.

At 2'8", the Tallus Kite functions differently from conventional fishing rods. The short blank serves as an outrigger substitute, holding the kite release clip at a controlled angle while the electric or conventional reel on the kite outfit manages kite deployment and retrieval. The Carboloy Tip handles the continuous friction from the kite release clip running along the tip section.

Priced at $149.99, the Tallus Kite is a utility tool within the Shimano offshore lineup rather than a fish-fighting rod. It has no power or action rating as the blank is not used for fighting fish. The slick butt fits standard rod holder gimbals on the boat's gunwale or kite rod holder bracket.