TECHNIUM TROLLING B
Two-piece trolling rods for freshwater salmon and steelhead boat presentations
- Models
- 5
- Length
- 8.5'–10.5'
- Price
- $199.99–$209.99
- Type
- Trolling
The Technium Trolling B shares the same TC4 glass and graphite carbon blank construction as the broader Technium family, providing a strength-to-weight ratio suited to sustained rod-in-holder trolling loads. All five models carry Fuji O-ring guides and a carbon tube handle rather than cork, a grip choice that holds up to the sustained moisture and rod-holder contact common in trolling applications. Foregrip lengths range from 5 to 7 inches across the lineup, providing a firm two-hand purchase when fighting fish.
The lineup splits into two power categories. The 8'6" and 10' models are Medium Heavy, rated 10–20 lb mono and 1/2–4 oz, covering flasher-and-bait setups and lighter plug presentations. The three remaining models - 9', 9'6", and 10'6" - carry a Heavy designation on the site's lineup imagery (confirmed as H on spec chart) and are rated 10–30 lb mono and 1–6 oz, accommodating deeper or heavier hardware trolling configurations. All models use a Moderate action to provide consistent bend and movement that keeps trolled offerings tracking steadily.
All five rods break into two pieces. The varied lengths give a trolling spread different rod angles and tip heights in the rod holders, which helps maintain separation between lines when running multiple rods off the same vessel.
Shaded band: the spread of the lineup's 5 models, as percentile rank among same-type rods. Solid line = series median · dashed ring = catalog median.
Deeper Dive
A closer look at notable models.
8'6" Medium Heavy, Moderate action. Rated 10–20 lb mono and 1/2–4 oz with a 5-inch foregrip. The shortest model in the lineup suits smaller boat setups or inside rod positions where a full 9- or 10-foot rod would crowd adjacent lines.
9' Heavy power, Moderate action. Rated 10–30 lb mono and 1–6 oz with a 5-inch foregrip. Entry point into the heavier end of the trolling lineup; a practical all-around length for chinook and coho setups requiring heavier hardware or added line capacity.
9'6" Heavy power, Moderate action. Rated 10–30 lb mono and 1–6 oz with a 7-inch foregrip. Sits between the 9' and 10'6" Heavy models, offering a mid-length option for anglers who want a step up in reach without committing to the full 10'6" blank.
10' Medium Heavy, Moderate action. Rated 10–20 lb mono and 1/2–4 oz with a 7-inch foregrip. The longest of the Medium Heavy models provides additional sweep and leverage for mid-depth trolling passes with flasher rigs or lighter spoons.
10'6" Heavy power, Moderate action. Rated 10–30 lb mono and 1–6 oz. The longest rod in the series with a 7-inch foregrip; handles heavier hardware and deeper presentations, and gives the greatest tip height separation in a multi-rod spread.
Rods in this series
| Save | Model | Length | Power | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TNCTR86MH2B | 8'6" | MH | Buy from Shimano | |
| TNCTR90H2B | 9' | — | Buy from Shimano | |
| TNCTR96H2B | 9'6" | — | Buy from Shimano | |
| TNCTR100MH2B | 10' | MH | Buy from Shimano | |
| TNCTR106H2B | 10'6" | — | Buy from Shimano |