PENN Tidal X 400 Telescopic Solid Tip13ft - 120g Fast Action

Overview

The PENN Tidal X 400 Telescopic Surf Solid Tip is a 4.00m telescopic sea fishing rod built from a combination of 24T and 30T high-modulus carbon, finished with PENN's Carbon X-Wrap reinforcement.

This reinforcement is designed to strengthen and stabilise the blank, reducing twisting during casting and helping anglers deliver more controlled, accurate casts. The rod carries a Fast action and Light power classification, with a maximum casting rating of 120g.

A standout feature is the solid carbon tip, engineered to register subtle bites clearly when fishing from beaches and shorelines. Saltwater-resistant Fuji guides and a corrosion-resistant reel seat round out a build intended for coastal conditions, paired with an X-Shrink casting grip for secure handling during casting and retrieval.

Perfect For

With its Light power rating and 120g maximum casting weight, the Tidal X 400 suits lighter beach and surf fishing presentations rather than heavy continental-style casting setups.

The sensitive solid carbon tip makes it particularly useful for situations where clear bite indication matters, such as lighter surfcasting from open beaches, estuaries and accessible shore marks. Its telescopic, six-section construction also appeals to anglers who travel between marks and want to avoid assembling multiple separate rod sections.

Technical Insight

The blend of 24T and 30T high-modulus carbon combined with PENN's Carbon X-Wrap technology is intended to add stability through the cast, limiting blank twist so power is transferred more efficiently into distance and accuracy.

The solid carbon tip construction trades some of the stiffness of a hollow tip for extra sensitivity, translating small knocks and pulls into visible movement at the rod tip. Telescoping to a transport length of approximately 146cm from a full 4.00m extension, the rod folds down into a compact package at a listed weight of 420g, making it a practical option for anglers covering ground along the shore.