A first look at Penn's Tidal Elite Rods with James Madsen - The Best Surfcasting rods ever made?

James Madsen descends to the shores of the Bristol Channel armed with some brand new Rods from Penn that looks set to excite shore anglers across the UK.

Tidal Elite rods are made using the best rod building materials on the planet, boasting 50T carbon throughout the blank, Fuji guides/reels seat and sensitive tips for the ultimate bite detection.

In this video, James targets rays, but these rods are equally suited for doing battle with most UK species that would typically be targeted from the shore.

These blanks have been years in development. Working together with some of the best shore angling experts in Europe, the elite series it built by the elite, to give you the best possibilities you can find in a surf rod. To accomplish this, PENN had to push the boundaries further that they have ever done before. The extreme light blank is made with a combination between 50T carbon and with the addition of Triaxial Multidirectional Weave Structure, PENN accomplished to make a rod with incredible recovery speed, which truly shows on the casting distance.

These rods have undergone countless testing sessions - Both in the lab and on the beach. The combination of Fuji lightweight stainless steel frames fitted with durable and light Fuji Alconite rings, creates a rod that does not get weighed down by heavy guides. For the rods with lowrider guides, you have 2 options of tips. Short tip for super sensitivity to indicate bites even on long casting distances and a long tip, which is stiffer and perfect for harsh conditions in rough weather. The Fuji DPSSD reel seat is your safety for quality all the way through. The rods are delivered in a soft cloth bag for the best protection during transportation to and from the shoreline.

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