Techniques like deep-water worms, heavy jigs, and pitching into brush or rock require a rod with both sensitivity and lifting power. The 7'8" Shock provides extended casting distance and added leverage, allowing anglers to maintain bottom contact while still delivering powerful hooksets. Its strong backbone with added length moves fish quickly away from deep structure or heavy cover, making the Shock a dependable rod for anglers targeting large fish with heavier bottom-contact presentations. Best For Big football jigs Large Texas rigs Deep brush piles Offshore rock structure Key Features Handbuilt in Aiken, South Carolina USA‑made Toray carbon fiber blank Exposed blank reel seat with super-grade cork split grip Leader‑friendly Kigan Zero Tangle guide train ALX Rods designed XLA Hookkeeper for use with all bait styles 5 Year Warranty & Lifetime SureSet Program Replacement Technical Specs Length: 7'8" Lure: 3/8 - 1 1/4 oz Power: Heavy Action: Fast Average Rod Weight: COMING SOON Handle Length: 11.25" (End of butt to the rear edge of reel seat) Number of Guides: 11 Balance Point: 21" (End of butt to point of balance without a reel)