Rod Construction: Engineered with a glass/carbon hybrid blank that provides the sensitivity to detect the slightest bite, yet is stout enough for any river brawl a catfish can bring Designed with heavy duty stainless steel and aluminum oxide guides with a double-footed primary guide to withstand the abuse of brute fish and the constant friction of large diameter line, including braid Extra-long armored EVA handle and Winn& reg; Dri-Tac fighting foregrip, ensures comfort for hours of worry-free fishing Reel Technology: Rugged 3+1 bearing 5000 size spinning reel that boasts an anodized aluminum spool for big diameter line and a Zero Reverse(R) one-way clutch bearing system that is engineered to handle the toughest catfish or other big freshwater game Smooth and reliable 18lb. drag system paired with the rod's double-footed stripper guide, durable stainless-steel guides and fighting foregrip, ensure that there is no cat fishing rig more prepared to take on big game