The TX Intensity Spod & Marker is the ultimate long range Spod and Marker rod. Built with exclusive Shimano carbon technology and a proven Intensity long range casting action, these models perfectly complement the TX-Ultra carp rods.
The TX Intensity Spod & Marker is the ultimate rod to choose if you do a lot of long range fishing. The lightweight, but amazingly strong blank, features Shimano’s unique ‘Intensity’ action, which is capable of launching spods with large payloads incredible distances, and with unbeatable accuracy, thanks to the Spiral X Core carbon construction.
For marker float use, the lightweight blank delivers exceptional feel directly into your hands for accurate underwater feature finding and for accurate depth finding there are depth marker wraps every 12 inches on the butt section.


Built using Shimano's very best Spiral X Core rod blank technology, the TX Intensity Spod & Marker has been claimed to be the best spod rod ever built, and in the hands of experienced long range casters its performance is simply amazing. The immensely powerful fast action benefits from reduced blank twist and ovalisation under pressure, which results in increased accuracy, especially at ultra long range. High quality, anti-tangle Kigan 3D Zircona guides reduce friction and the custom design CI4+ reel seat locks the reel to the rod to create a complete one-piece unit with no movement. There are two models for you to choose from depending on your preference - 12ft and 13ft. Both are rated with a 5lb Intensity test curve and ensure you have power to spare when it comes to extreme range casting.
Mike Dagnall - To fish at extreme range, you need to be able to bait at extreme range and the TX Ultra spod and marker rod fits the bill perfectly for this. Being such a light, powerful and responsive rod it makes spodding accurately a joy, not a chore and will comfortably put spods out over 200 yards. In testing, it has put loaded spods up to 228 yards, giving you the angler the faith to fish extreme distances accurately.