Veritas Tournament series takes our Veritas rods to the next level. Offering serious anglers a rod with increased strength and improved weight and sensitivity. Upgraded with Powerlux 200 blanks . our proprietary resin technology has proven to increase rod break strength without adding materials or weight . allowing us to build a much stronger rod without affecting the balance or overall feel of the rod. The Abu Garcia custom designed reel seat delivers hypersensitivity around the exposed blank sections and improves comfort for all-day fishing. Coupled with titanium alloy guides with zirconium inserts and a carbon handle split grip design . the new Abu Garcia Veritas Tournament rod series pushes the limits of high-performance fishing rods. Abu Garcia is the preferred brand of rods and reels for anglers who Fish To Win. Whether you are fishing a local tournament . trying to set your PB or simply out fish your buddy . count on Abu Garcia. Trusted by two time and back to back Bassmaster Classic Champions Hank Cherry and multiple MLF winner Jordan Lee . collegiate and high school champions . Abu Garcia is the brand that will keep you in the winner's circle.