MAP TKS 525

[Rustler]

Just acquired a MAP TKS 525 for an amazing price, just sat here stroking it (not be in action till May I suspect). Anyone any idea if they do a short No 4 and a dolly butt (Phex type). The MAP website is hopelessly out of date and does not even feature the new range.
I think the 525 is from the same mandrel as the TkS40.

[TF_stonecold]

u should be able to get both mate.

[TF_Jay P]

Go to , Fishing spares .co .uk . Tks 525 short 4 £39.99, long 4 £39.99. Hope this helps,jay p .ps no dolly butts to fit.

[TF_MarkT]

So is this a newer version of the tks40?

[Rustler]

@trav849 wrote:

So is this a newer version of the tks40?

Apparently so mate

[TF_Sharp Hook]

I have a TKS 40 and have enquired about a dolly butt. It will be available from about March.

And yes it appears that the 525 is teh TKS 40 in disguise.

[TF_macky1]

hmmm?~think ~think
does that mean TKS 525 sections are compatible with the TKS 40?

[mapmike]

Macky1
The TKS525 will interchange with the TKS40.

Also Sharp Hook is correct in saying that there will be a dolly butt for the 525 available soon, which will also fit the TKS40.

[Rustler]

Mapmike – Will you be updating your website soon so we can keep track of any news?

[TF_macky1]

Mapmike, did u find out for me if the TKS universal kits need cuttin back to fit a TKS40 for me>?

[mapmike]

Rustler: The site is being updated now, and should be up and running the end of this month.

Macky1: You have a PM

[TF_Tubestation]

Be careful when your munber 5 section breaks for no reason, and they tell you tough. As they did with my defintion

[mapmike]

@Tubestation wrote:

Be careful when your munber 5 section breaks for no reason, and they tell you tough. As they did with my defintion

Tubestation:

If my memory serves me correctly I’m sure your number 5 section was close to if not older than 12 months old? I personally inspected the section in question, and it did stuffer from some kind of impact at some point causing the section to break.

I’m sure you would agree that using your pole for 12 months that a section would not break for no reason at all?

[Giles1Participant]

Tubestation,

All sections undergo a thorough inspection and testing and I dont think you will find many manufacturers that would replace a section after that period of time.

I m not saying that sections shouldnt last that long but I am still using my Definition after three years without any problems. I tend to use it for bagging too. I think your comments are a bit bit harsh.

[worm drowner]

the Map lads seem to take alot of stick on this site

i would like to say that i only use Map products. thru choice – not sponsorship [ there products are high quality and at a resonable price that suit the type of fishing and venues i go to ] and i aint had a single problem – not even with my meat cutter.

after reading some of the abuse these lads suffer i thought i would add my 2 pennys worth and stick up for the whole Map brand.

Rant over

[worm drowner]

mapmike – will we be able to buy products direct from the site soon ?

[mapmike]

That’s the nature of the internet and forums. I will always try and help people out (even though that’s the job of our customer service department) and try to sort out any issues that may arise. What I disagree with is people posting comments on forums and not explaining the full story

With regards to buying products direct, we do not sell direct and only supply products to retail outlets throughout the UK.

[garyb92000Participant]

I have had the following poles from MAP:

MAP Concept Match 13m (13 yrs ago)
MAP Ultra Match

I now own:

MAP Parabolix (Old type)
MAP Matchtek MXT

I personally love the poles and spares selection you get, also Mapmike has been very helpful when I have asked questions. A big thumbs up from me~clap ~clap ~clap

[TF_Tubestation]

I know I did nothing to damage the pole. And in truth tho it was 11 months old it had’nt been used that much. The pole broke by just lifting into a bite. And I think I should of recieved a replacement section. Its disgusting that tackle manufacting companies dont have to respect a 12 month guarantee. And can just say its my fault it broke very easy to do say that. i didnt know it was you who inspected the pole map mike but i do know you were wrong to blame me . When I got the section back, I then phoned leeda customer services, who said they would look into it and ring me back and never did. And everytime I rang again could only get we are busy and leave a message. and we will get back to you and again never did … so I feel badly let down by Map/ leeda

[mapmike]

I cannot comment on our customer service not calling you back. Did you get a name of someone you spoke to?

I do inspect sections when I’m in the office and I can assure you that your section did have impact damage. You may not have even known that you had damaged the section, and it could have been done in many ways, but the breakage was caused by your section taking a ‘knock’ at some point.

I’ve done it myself when fishing. I’ve had a section hit the top of the roller when shipping back, and on the next outing that section broke. I’ve also had top kits get blown off the roost and shortly after they broke. These are the same kits that I had fished with every week for the last year or so. At the end of the day, no matter how strong the pole is, it’s still a hollow tube which can be damaged with ease. We are more than fair when it comes to replacing sections, and if it’s due to a manufacturing fault, we will always replace the section. At times I have even sorted out sections from sample poles (and my own pole) for people to get them back on the bank when we have had no stock, so we do everything we can.

With regards to guarantees, I think us anglers are quite lucky. I can remember looking at tennis rackets just before Christmas and was amused that they all had a disclaimer on them stating that ‘this product is not guaranteed due to the nature of the sport’ which is food for thought.

Where do you draw the line to the length of a guarantee given with a pole? We give a 12 month guarantee on all poles, which most manufactures tend to give. If there is a fault within a pole, then it will appear within the first 12 months of use. Most if not all faults show up within the first couple of weeks of fishing with a pole. Most (I would say 95%) are ‘hair line’ factures within the pole wall, which produce a clean break, and this usually happens with just one section on the pole.

[TF_MarkT]

Hi Mike what is the differnce is between the tks40 and the tks525?

[mapmike]

@trav849 wrote:

Hi Mike what is the differnce is between the tks40 and the tks525?

The 525 is lighter, stronger and better balanced than the 40. With regards to rigidity I would say there is nothing in it between the two models. We tried for months getting the action more rigid, but it had a massive effect on both the weight and the balance of the pole.

[TF_MarkT]

@mapmike wrote:

The 525 is lighter, stronger and better balanced than the 40. With regards to rigidity I would say there is nothing in it between the two models. We tried for months getting the action more rigid, but it had a massive effect on both the weight and the balance of the pole.

Thanks mate think i’ll have a look at one of them.

[Rustler]

I bought the pole as I was impressed with the price and package, its also good to know that Mapmike is around to help sort any problems !!!

This is my first MAP pole having made the move from Diawa (conny 510) which is a bit of a monster at 14.5m. I got 10 years out of that pole but it is now worn out so went for a change. It probably won’t see daylight till spring as I will be taking my time setting it up etc.

[TF_AdzTParticipant]

i have a TKS 30, i love it and whats good for me is that the spares are cheap all the way through the different sections. I had a problem with the cupping kit, but it was resolved quickly and really enjoy using this piece of kit. Good work MAP

[Barber01Participant]

I bought a Map Matchtech 2 a few years ago and had no problems untill it was about 15 months old, when 3 different sections all broke with clean breaks and 1 section broke twice. On contacting leeda and explaining how the breakages had occured and sending photo’s of the broken sections, all 3 sections where replaced FOC. All I can say is that my pole is due for replacing and it will most probably be a with a new Map.

[TF_feeder]

what price is the 525 coming out at.????

[TF_MarkT]

@feeder wrote:

what price is the 525 coming out at.????

I’ve seen them on ebay from £725 to £760.

[TF_feeder]

cheers trav

[TF_matt rosevear]

i have had a map f16 for years never broke a section yet and caught loads of fish with it,and i can use it up to 13-14m all day and still hold my own against a top of the range model.
but would realy like amap tks 50 had a hold of 1 on the bank the other month and there amazing for the price

[TF_back shotParticipant]

Hi guys

A mate of mine had problems with is number 5 section on is new Parabolix. He had two breakages both in the same place about 12″ away from the top of the 5th section. one break while playing small carp, and one break on the strike.

But in all fairness to Map they changed both these sections without any question, so this goes to prooves they have a good after sales service.

He as now had the latest section for about 3 months and it seens to be ok.

Apart from the broken section he as now got is confidance back in the pole, and like it alot.

[TF_roach78]

@mapmike wrote:

Macky1
The TKS525 will interchange with the TKS40.

Also Sharp Hook is correct in saying that there will be a dolly butt for the 525 available soon, which will also fit the TKS40.

I have a Parabolix STI and would also like to know if a Dolly butt is available or planned for this. Ideally I would like this to fit 13m & 14.5/ 16m sections and be long enough to take the pole back up to 16m with the No 1 section removed to comply with the W/A match rules. I have tried various other dolly butts but without success. Help me please Mike!!!!!

[mapmike]

There are some dolly butt sections planned to be released shortly – including one for the Parabolix & Matchtek. I’ll keep you informed when they are due to be released.

[TF_kev34]

Just found this bargain on ebay,its cheaper than the TKS40 …

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MAP-TKS-525-16M-COMPETION-POLE-ONLY-520-2-AVAILABLE_W0QQitemZ120517413671QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_SportingGoods_FishingAcces_RL?hash=item1c0f65cb27

If i had`nt got a TKS40 i would have snapped this up myself~think ~think ~think ~think

[TF_ballitinParticipant]

This has got to be usfull to some one on here

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SPARE-MAP-POLE-SECTIONS-PAST-AND-PRESENT-AVAILABLE_W0QQitemZ120504221984QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_SportingGoods_FishingAcces_RL?hash=item1c0e9c8120

[TF_feeder]

kev why has he got another tks 525 on his shop page for £749 then plus this one.

[Rustler]

Thats where I got my 525 from, very good service and price, he does one or two bargins to encourage people onto his site and I guess to keep the cash flow going

[TF_feeder]

cheers rustler

[TF_tewton]

I have a TKS40 I bought second hand (barely used) a few months ago and have been very pleased with it.

the short 4 from the definition fits perfect, my local tackle shop got one from map within 2 days for £36.

spares prices are brilliant, £40 match kit, £30 power kit

I can’t imagine the no5 section snapping without some user error at least and it’s only £80 to replace, equivalent maver/daiwai gonna be double.

[Author]

Posts