West Coast Custom stand up rods are built with lightweight but durable 24-ton carbon and E-Glass rod blanks with 3K-woven carbon outer blank wrap for increased hoop strength and durability. Top end components include ALPS RX series roller guides with 316-stainless steel rollers; machined aluminium double-locking reel seat and detachable curved woven carbon fibre butt section for lightness and comfort during a long fight. Tapered shrink tube foregrips offer maximum durability and comfort. An ALPS BSRXGT swivel roller tip guide is optional on the Heavy and Xtra Heavy models allowing a big fish to be fought from the rod holder or for deep drop fishing with an electric reel. Team the West Coast Custom 60 – 130 lb with the Okuma Makaira MK-50II 2 speed reel and 80 -130 lb hollowcore braid for a top set up for Big sharks and UK bluefin tuna. The Medium-heavy action will provide good sport when UK shark fishing with plenty of power in reserve for much bigger species when needed. Team the West Coast Custom 80 – 150 lb with the Okuma Makaira MK-50WII 2 speed reel and 130 lb hollowcore braid for the ultimate set up for stand up UK bluefin tuna fishing. Team the West Coast Custom 100 – 250 lb with the Okuma Makaira MK-80II 2 speed reel and 150 -200 lb hollowcore braid for the ultimate hard core set up for UK bluefin tuna or stand up fishing for giant marlin or Broadbill swordfish. Durable 24-ton carbon and E-Glass constructed rod blanks 3K-woven carbon outer blank wrap improves hoop strength ALPS RX series roller guides with 316 stainless steel rollers. Choice of ALPS BRXGT Roller tip or BSRXGT Swivel roller tip guide Detachable carbon fibre short curved butt section Tapered shrink tube foregrips offer maximum durability.
