This amazing rod has the perfect action for stand-up fights with tuna or swordfish when used with a TLD 50IILRSA or Tiagra 50WLRSA reel with 30- to 80-lb mono or 100-lb. braid backing with 80- to 100-lb. mono top shot. The rod features a fast, light tip for keeping hooks in place and an AFTCO Wind-On roller stripper/roller tip guide to accommodate all sizes of wind-on leaders.