Whether you're working towards the next tournament or just fishing recreationally, the Tackle Direct Platinum Hook Tuna Stick Standup / Penn International VISX Combos take the guesswork out of matching one of industry's finest big game reels with a high-performance rod, constructed of premium componentry and design. Both rod and reel have been designed and tested by some of the finest anglers around the world and are ready to perform. No longer will anglers be second guessing themselves or their tackle, instead they will be ready to conquer one of the most premier gamefish around the world. Tackle Direct Platinum Hook Tuna Stick Standup Rods: Kicking back to in appearance the old school "Tuna Stick" rods that where highly sought after, the Tackle Direct Platinum Hook Tuna Stick Standup Rods bring a more modern take to heavy-duty trolling with lighter, stronger, and more durable option. The series features a robust E-Glass blank, with the right amount of power to turn fish and muscle them in, along with the ideal bend to keep them pinned especially when they charge the boat. All models in the series utilize heavy-duty Aftco Wind-On Roller Guides and a Aftco Unibutt ready for big game use. Features: E-Glass Blank Aftco Wind-On Roller Guides Aftco Unibutt X-Wrap Handle Grips Penn International VISX Trolling Reels A legendary option in the big game fishing space, the Penn International VISX Trolling Reels are made to dominate the beasts. Designed and manufactured in the USA with domestic and imported components, the reel boasts a machined and anodized aluminum body and Side Plates to serve as a rigid framework for its internals. The internals of this reel are composed of a stainless steel main and pinion gear, with a double-dog ratcheting anti-reverse, ensuring serious strength that won't fail under pressure. Features: Topless Frame Design Machined and Anodized Aluminum Body and Side Plates Stainless Steel Main and Pinion Gears Quick-Shift II 2-Speed System Dura-Drag Syste.