At Abu Garcia, they live for long days on the water. Theres a certain satisfaction in that bone-deep exhaustion. But when you fish hard, you need an uncompromising rod that can handle the demands of a big day. Sensitivity or strength? Introducing the next generation of Veritas rods. The introduction of Powerlux 100 increases the rods strength by 15 percent while also reducing the rods overall weight by 5 percent. The new Veritas rod family gives anglers the performance, sensitivity, and durability they need to win, whether theyre fishing for fun or for a paycheck. The Powerlux 100 resin system evenly distributes nano particles between each carbon fiber to enhance the rods performance and strength by preventing cracks in the blank material. The Powerlux technology helps produce rods with higher break strengths and improved impact and fracture resistance. The Abu Garcia custom designed reel seat delivers hypersensitivity around the exposed blank