Shimano Terez BW UB Swordfish Rod Blades w/ Rod Butts Shimano Terez BW Swordfish Rods Purpose built to tame one of the most prized deepwater species in the world, the Shimano Terez BW Swordfish Rods utilize premium materials and state-of-the-art rod technology to become a formidable weapon in the anglers hands. Shimano incorporated several key blank technologies with the creation of each rod blade, including Hi-Power X, Sprial X, and UD Glass construction, each working together to maintain the rods structural rigidity and strength under load. This allows anglers to efficiently transfer all their energy into the fight, ideal for these big game species that demand the most. Its UD Glass technology enhances the overall rod strength, while retaining its ability to flex and keep fish pinned. Hi-Power X Hi-Power X utilizes diagonally wrapped carbon tape that runs up and down the length of the blanks outermost layer to reinforce its twist resistance. This also allows Shimano to perfect precise actions for the blank, specifically tuned for big game and the trolling tactics that go with them. Spiral X Construction Spiral X Construction consists of multiple layers of carbon tape that tightly winds the blank diagonally in opposite directions, enhancing torsional and compression rigidity without adding extra weight. This results in an extremely responsive rod blank with instant power transmission, working deepwater fish extremely well. Shimano Terez BW Swordfish Rods Hi-Power X Spiral X UD Glass Construction Winthrop Roller Stripper Guides Winthrop Roller Rod Tip EVA Foregrip Blade Configuration Aftco Curved Unibutt Constructed of the finest marine grade alloy aluminum, the Aftco Curved Unibutt serves as the stable platform that both reel and rod blade easily secure to. Through Aftco's unique "swaging" process, the aluminum butt is "unitized" to the reel seat, creating a connection which maximizes strength with minimum weight. The aligning pin-plug gimbal and fixed hook are l.