Okuma Albacore Trolling Rod - The Albacore Casting Rod will soon become one of your favorites rod due to its light weight and responsive 24-ton carbon rod blank, ALPS stainless steel guides with titanium guide inserts, and durable EVA fore and rear grip. UFR: Undirectional Fiber Reinforcement Technology to increase lifting power and strength Extremely light weight and responsive 24-ton carbon rod blanks SCT dual helix wrap for increased strength and durability ALPS stainless steel guide frames with Titanium Oxide inserts EVA foregrip and rear grip ALPS aluminum reel seat