shimano techniums discontinued?

[Fixit]

im getting some techniums from a highschool friend this week, but they have a black butt section. cant find anything on shimanos web site

specifically TNC-M106MH142 anyone got any leads on this model?

 

[Stizzla]

Oh jeez! You scared me there. They have gone to the cork handles and the wavy paint finish. I have two and I really like them, as they have the same great action they’ve had in the past. Medium heavy is the way to go.

 

[Fixit]

ah ok so these must be old models?

 

[Stizzla]

I’ve only seen the cork handles for the better part of a year now. Somebody please jump in if I’m wrong!

 

[SteelyDan]

https://www.instagram.com/p/Be31VSfFO6n/

 

[Capilano]

Seen quite a few technium rods at the Outdoor show this past weekend. Only noticed the cork handle models.

 

[dmurph]

Think the foam ones were specially made for a few different retailers

 

[Fixit]

Seen quite a few technium rods at the Outdoor show this past weekend. Only noticed the cork handle models.

any sale pices? or the typical 199$

 

[Capilano]

any sale pices? or the typical 199$

I wasn't looking too hard at these rods - or prices, but think the cheapest was $189.00?

 

[Derby]

im getting some techniums from a highschool friend this week, but they have a black butt section. cant find anything on shimanos web site

specifically TNC-M106MH142 anyone got any leads on this model?

A special order that PNT has available.... pm me and let me know what model u want solid eye or cermic...

 

[N2013]

Anyone ever fishing the 10'6 techniums with stainless steel guides? I'd assume they'd be more durable.

 

[spring fever]

Anyone ever fishing the 10'6 techniums with stainless steel guides? I'd assume they'd be more durable.

I fish them-had way too much trouble with the ceramic eyes!! No problem with the solid eyes-but I honestly don't think they are stainless but some other durable metal.

 

[Derby]

A little heavier..a different balance.... Lodges prefer the solid eye more... sport guys cermic.. I'm a ceramic guy...

 

[Stizzla]

any sale pices? or the typical 199$

You could ask for a discount. Especially if you buy two. I got mine on Boxing Day, they were in the giving mood. They weren’t on sale, but they dropped them to $150 each for me.

 

[Aces]

I fish them-had way too much trouble with the ceramic eyes!! No problem with the solid eyes-but I honestly don't think they are stainless but some other durable metal.

All the rods I have purchased over the last 5 years all have solid eyes now. I’ve had too many inserts pop out

 

[Fixit]

Thanks Derby!

 

[Chuck]

I use the Technium 10’6” guide series which are the rods with full stainless guides no inserts. Really like them but would like to have them in a medium light. Medium heavy is a bit heavy I figure but never the less a good rod that can handle some good abuse.

 

[Derby]

PNT has the med. ceramic version in the guide series if you are interested?