Saltiga S-Extreme If you design the best offshore reels you need to design the ultimate offshore rods from the ground up. The S-Extreme rods are the next generation of Saltiga rods to be designed specifically for Australian conditions, rigorously tested from their inception; these rods are the ultimate in state of the art rod design.These new generation models now use 3DX design combined with Bias Wrap Construction and SSG graphite to create an ultra strong, fine diameter blank that resists twisting under extreme pressure for less stress, better casting and greater hook setting power. The inner construction of the blank uses the latest materials to enhance this design and Daiwa,s unique blend of SSG (super multi strand graphite) and composites. Using the simple principle of more muscle and less fat and combining improved resin compositions and specially designed carbon sheeting to produce the ultimate power blank. Built for optimal performance the Saltiga S-Extreme rods use Fuji,s premium SIC K guides for optimal casting and tangle free performance. Being so light these guides really accentuate the blanks characteristics delivering crisp responsive performance, ultimate power and allows for effective line heat dissipation. The Saltiga S-Extreme range of rods is just the beginning of the new evolution of ultimate offshore rods. S S-extreme 76GT this heavy duty popper rod is best suited to a 6500 sized reel and is ideal for casting poppers and sliders at GT, Tuna, marlin etc. It has a softer tip to work a slider easily but low down power to put the hurt on any fish. S S-EXTREME 76GT Popper 2 76 150-300 PE 8