There’s a big difference between hunting for prey and hunting Apex predators. The tenacious tapers of the Japanese 36 Ton PVG Blanks designed for every Esox based application from blades to pounders. Thick handles built to absorb and control the surging runs and heart stopping head shakes of these razor mouthed missiles. ALPS 316 Stainless Steel Guides with Zirconia Inserts are Carefully configured to distribute load evenly and smoothly, ensuring that whenever you get bit, every inch of the rod is ready prepared for conflict. Extended grip lengths advance the biomechanics of two-handed casting and while sheathing discreetly underarm for stability on retrieves. Further providing much needed leverage when called upon to commit violence. A 13 Fishing - original design built for low profile easy handling mechanics with effective blank exposure, structural integrity, and efficient grip changes through the fishing process. The brutal force and dogged resilience of the Soft Touch Fuji Reel Seat gives the forceful backbone an anchor point to the angler and each blank without sacrificing it’s lightness or control.