The Stickbait Popper 170 (PE8) has been meticulously engineered for casting large poppers, stick baits, bucktails, and streamers. Its three-section design outperforms most single-section rods available on the market with a max drag rating of 50LB / 23KG. Each rod includes a durable hard rod tube, a soft case for each section, and rod straps. After five years of dedicated research and development, coupled with extensive field testing, we proudly present the ultimate three-section popping rod for targeting tuna, GT, sharks, and large pelagic species. The Stickbait Popper 170 (PE8) rod tube is designed to accommodate both the Stickbait Popper 170 and Stickbait Popper 60, ensuring convenient travel. Rod Specs Expedition Gen1 Stickbait Popper 170 Length: 8.3FT / 251cm Sections: 3 Lure: 1.4-6oz / 50-170G Line max: 110lb /PE8 Max drag: 50LB / 23KG Rod weight: 449G Rod blank material: Carbon, low resin pre-pregnant advanced mixed modulous 40 ton Blank action: Fast progressive Guide and ring information: 316 stainless steel Nanolite Tiforged guides Reel seat information Aluminium American Tackle window seat with 3k Carbon paint and clear coat: Durable UV high gloss finish blue carbon fiber pattern Grip: EVA Rubber butt cap information:American Tackle hard rubber buttcap