Whether you're working towards the next tournament or just fishing recreationally, the Tackle Direct Platinum Hook Roller Stripper Standup / Shimano TLD 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 a diverse range of fisheries, whether its tuna, billfish, mahi, or anything else. Tackle Direct Platinum Hook Roller Stripper Standup Rods: With a strong and durable E-glass black at its core, the Platinum Hook Roller Stripper Standup rods are ready to take on some of the most demanding offshore trolling techniques and tactics for hard use to come. From trolling to chunking, these rods are fitted with premium componentry to deliver on top-of-the-line performance and capabilities all at a more affordable price. A Slick Buttand Aluminum Reel Seat are fitted to each rod locking down your favorite choice of conventional reel down to withstand immense drag pressures for long battles. The 30-50lb model features an Aftco HD Stripper and tip, while its 50-80lb larger brother is fitted with an Aftco Wind-On Stripper and tip. Both allow allowing a seamless, trouble-free use of braid, mono, connection knots and more. Reels in the 30W to 50W classification are ideally suited for either rod model, perfect for large tuna and other pelagics. Features: Durable E-Glass Blank Slick Butt Aluminum Reel Seat X-Wrap Shrink Tube Foregrip Aftco HD Roller Stripper & Tip (30-50lb model) Aftco Wind-On Stripper & Tip (50-80lb model) Shimano TLD-2 Speed A Lever Drag Reels: The Shimano TLD-2 Speed A Lever Drag Reels are a heavy-duty option for the big game angling space. The reels lightweight form and effortless shifting resembles that of more expensive reels and is qu.