Like the rods themselves, carbon handles are very resistant to bending, but are sensitive to strong impacts (may crack).
Love the top water bite
Rather than set the hook, you simply tighten your line and start reeling
Key Features: Technique & Species-Specific Actions : Tailored for salmon, steelhead, trout, kokanee, halibut, and sturgeon 24/30-Ton Low Resin Carbon Blanks : Light and responsive IM-8 graphite construction Multi-Piece Construction : 3 or 4 pieces depending on model for easy travel Sea Guide Deep Press Guide Frames : Added durability for demanding conditions Zirconium Inserts : Compatibility for both braid and monofilament lines Premium Cork Grips : Fore and rear grip with rubber cork accents Woven Carbon Grips : CG models feature advanced grip material Stainless Steel Hook Keeper : Precision placed on all models Protective Rod Tube : Travel rods come packed in SST rod tube Metallic Slate Finish : Sleek, premium appearance 1-Year Limited Warranty : Backed by Okuma quality assurance Specifications Table: Construction Details: Blank Material : IM-8 graphite (24/30-ton low resin carbon) or E-glass for halibut models Guide System : Sea Guide deep press stainless steel frames with Zirconium inserts Grip Material : Premium cork with rubber cork accents (woven carbon on CG models) Finish : Metallic slate for premium appearance Reel Seat : Custom design for secure reel mounting Target Species & Applications: Salmon : Technique-specific actions for various salmon fishing methods Steelhead : Moderate-fast actions for drift fishing and float fishing Trout : Light to medium power for finesse presentations Kokanee : Specialized actions for trolling and jigging Halibut : E-glass construction for heavy-duty applications Sturgeon : Medium-heavy power for battling trophy fish Ideal Applications: Cold-water fisheries throughout North America Travel fishing requiring compact, packable rods Mooching for salmon in Pacific Northwest waters Drift fishing for steelhead and trout Trolling for kokanee in lakes and reservoirs Bottom fishing for halibut and sturgeon Airline travel with protective rod tube When you need a premium travel spinning rod with species-specific actions, IM-8 graphite construction, multi-piece design for easy packability, and protective rod tube for cold-water species, the Okuma SST "a" Travel Spinning Rods are the choice of serious salmon, steelhead, and trout anglers
Understanding this behavior helps you predict where the bass might be and what strategies you need to catch them
