Built with some of the industry\’s most advanced rod blank manufacturing technology, the Shimano Teramar XX Northeast Casting Rods set a new standard for inshore rod performance. With powers, actions, and features geared towards common Northeastern techniques for targeting fish like fluke, striped bass, and tautog, this series has all your bases covered. The Teramar XX NE Rods are built on blanks featuring Shimano\’s highly touted Spiral-X and Hi-Power X construction. Spiral X construction consists of multiple layers comprised of carbon tape that tightly winds the blank diagonally in opposite directions, resulting in enhanced torsional rigidity without adding extra weight. This construction results in an extremely responsive rod that allows for instant power transmission and greatly enhances fish fighting capabilities. Spiral X blanks are 250% more structurally rigid and 180% less prone to twisting than standard blank construction. These state-of-the-art blanks are fitted with premium quality components, including Fuji FazLite Guides and AA cork full grip handles. From the handle shape to the guide train, Shimano?s Product Team worked closely with Shimano Pro Anglers to fine-tune and tailor every aspect to make the Teramar XX NE the ultimate rod for the inshore waters of the Northeast.