Southeastern rods are great for snook, spinning on the flats or tarpon fishing under passes. West Coast, trigger-stick casting rods are great for swim baits and jigs. Fuji Hardloy, New Concept guides offer a lighter rod tip and guides that increase vibration to help you accurately detect even the most subtle fish strike or contact with underwater structure. Convenient built-in hook keeper.

• Type: Varies
• Blank: TC4 graphite
• Guides: Fuji Hardloy Reel Seat: Graphite
• Grip: Cork, 2 1/2" Foregrip; 9" Reargrip
• Warranty: Lifetime

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