Whether you're working towards the next tournament or just fishing recreationally, the TackleDirect Platinum Hook Roller Stripper Standup / Shimano Tyrnos 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.
TackleDirect 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)
Penn Squall Lever Drag 2-Speed Conventional Reels:
Built to be a workhorse in the big game space, the Penn Squall Lever Drag 2-Speed Conventional Reels offer great fish fighting capabilities and features for the offshore angler. The robust graphite frame and side plate of the Squall withstands high drag pressures and the abuse of the harsh saltwater environments with ease. At the heart of the reel is its machined stainless steel main and pinion gears, with a Dual-Dog Ratcheting anti-reverse system that not only eliminates back-play in the handle but also mitigates the hesitation and surging other reels face when under the pressure of large game. Four shielded stainless-steel ball bearings ensure every turn of the handle is silky smooth, while the Dura-Drag system is ready to tame the intense drag runs of pelagics and other hard fighting species.
Features:
- Lightweight Graphite Frame and Side Plates
- Forged and Machined Aluminum Spool
- Stainless Steel Main and Pinion Gear
- Dura-Drag Washers Virtually Eliminate Hesitation, Even Under Extreme Drag Settings
- Quick-Shift 2-Speed System
- 4 Shielded Stainless Steel Ball Bearings
- Double-Dog Ratchet Anti-Reverse
- Line Capacity Rings
