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I have x2 Shimano Tribal tx2 carp rods. I am currently using my very old shimano 5010 bait runners on them these reels need replacing.  Was looking at possibly the Fox Fx11 reels.  Question is the tribal tx2 are a slim rod so would the fx11 unbalance the rod? The rods are 12ft 3.25lb test curve. 

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11 hours ago, Siro79 said:

I have x2 Shimano Tribal tx2 carp rods. I am currently using my very old shimano 5010 bait runners on them these reels need replacing.  Was looking at possibly the Fox Fx11 reels.  Question is the tribal tx2 are a slim rod so would the fx11 unbalance the rod? The rods are 12ft 3.25lb test curve. 

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What matters is how the rods and reels feel to you. Personally I would think that the 5010 baitrunners are a bit small on 3.25lb rods, but at the same time I think 3.25lb TC rods are too heavy for most fishing, they are long distance fishing rods.

 

Fox FX11 reels are long distance casting reels, which is what a 3.25lb rod is designed for.

 

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