Thoughts on the Shimano Catana 1300 Pole?

[Albert H]

I've been offered one of these for £50 with 2 top kits, one of them being a Shimano Gen X top kit.

On the pole it says Gen Z compatible; what's the difference between Gen Z and Gen X?

Are these poles any good or best avoided?

What's it like at full length?

Many thanks as always.

Albert

 

[Albert H]

Anyone?

 

[muggins]

For what it's worth, this is what Jon Arthur thought of it.

www.polefishingmagazine.com/all-reviews/item/357-shimano-catana-1300

and Mark Pollard

 

[The Landlord]

I've got one. I use it for margin work & its handled decent carp pretty well. A bit unwieldy at 13m though so I just use it for top kit plus two or three sections

 

[Albert H]

Nice one guys.

That review seems pretty good & unbiased, and says what you say @The Landlord

 

[warrington63]

Friend of mine has one, he his happy with it, and some decent fish on it, At 11 metres its a very usable pole, at 13metres it can feel a bit unwieldy but managable, For the price you have been offered to buy it at, i would snatch his arm off, Good luck.

 

[nico12]

This and the Technium are very similar and both great up to 11m. Great price if in good condition. Would have now hesitation in using anywhere. I loved my Technium even over a much better pole I owned. Loved the smooth finish / quality.
Wouldn't hesitate owning either pole.
Spares still around ....

 

[Dusty]

I’ve got a technium super strong and can echo the above, great up to 10m and very strong.