Whether you're working towards the next tournament win, fishing commercially, or just fishing recreationally, the Tackle Direct Platinum Hook Kingfish / Shimano Torium Combos take the guesswork out of matching one of industry's finest conventional 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 focused with the task on hand and catching more fish! Tackle Direct Platinum Hook Kingfish Rod The Tackle Direct Platinum Hook Kingfish Rod is a well-rounded option for targeting a species that is a beloved by many in Florida, the Carolinas, and the Gulf. The rod series at its core utilizes a E-Glass blank, with the strength and power at the butt section to tame powerful runs and a lighter tip to prevent lighter wire hooks from being torn out or bent. Fuji Si N guides run the length of each rod, dispersing line freely for these powerful drag screamers. A slick butt rear grip makes for quick and easy removal out of the rod holder when the fish is on, working to mitigate any potential of friction that would make the rod difficult to remove. Features: E-Glass Rod Blank Fuji Si N Guides Slick Rod Butt Fuji HD Reel Seat Shimano Torium Star Drag Conventional Reel Compact, rigid, and powerful the Shimano Torium Star Drag Conventional Reel provides a reliable package for a wide variety of techniques and tactics anglers employ offshore. Its Hagane metal body eliminates frame flex, boosting overall gear efficiency and power that each crank of the handle has. The S-Compact body of the Torium incorporates a smaller palming side plate into the reel, offering enhanced manipulation and control for hard days of fishing to come. Taming powerful drag and speedy drag runs is its Cross Carbon Drag, with the smoothest performance built to last for seasons to c.