High-strength E-glass and Penn’s exclusive phenolic resin combine to make these rods ideal for a wide range of fishing conditions. All feature blank-through-butt construction, fully-underwrapped guides, graphite reel seats and foam grips. Two-piece Downrigger rods have Fuji aluminum oxide guides and “soft” nylon gimbals.

• Type: AX Conventional
• Blank: E-Glass, solid tip
• Guides: 8+1
• Reel Seat: Graphite
• Grip: Foam
• Butt: Aluminum with EVAfoam grips
• Warranty: One year

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