Penn International V Standup Rod: * To reduce friction and increase leverage, International V stand-up rods come with aftco roller guides to reduce resistance * We incorporated aluminum-oxide, pac-bay turbo guides in-between the aftco rollers for the best combination of line protection and durability for the money * Stuart components provide increased strength and aluminum butts allow for easy access in and out of the rod holder * We offer a kite rod model for the increasingly popular method of kite fishing * EVA foregrips give anglers added comfort for long battles and maximize torque against hard pulling fish * 1-piece hollow e-glass construction * Aftco roller guides * Pac bay turbo guides * EVA fore grips * Stuart aluminum straight butt section * Aluminum gimbal