Abu Garcia designed the Veritas Winch Series Casting Rod specifically for fishing with crankbaits. Enhanced parabolic actions allow fish to take baits for a split second before you set the hook, and this minimizes the risk of the fish throwing the hook once hooked. A built-in parabolic action loads up to whip relatively heavy crankbaits far. By using 30-ton graphite with SubLayer Armor, Abu Garcia significantly improves durability and hoop strength of the Veritas Winch, without increasing weight. An exposed blank reel seat with an up locking, ratcheting hood makes a direct connection between rod and reel, and secures reel tightly. Premium titanium-alloy guides with zirconium inserts complement the rods lightweight and superb balance. The ROCS guide train maximizes casting distance with lighter lures. The Veritas Winch Series Casting Rod utilizes high-density EVA split grips to enhance sensitivity and to provide a comfortable nonslip hold under wet conditions. An ABU-designed hook keeper is compatible with all baits. Images depict the style of the rod handle and may not fully represent the actual length. Cancer and Reproductive Harm- www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.