Shimano Tallus Ulua rods were built especially for the Hawaii market. These rods were designed to be lightweight and strong to catch that ulua of a lifetime. These fish (in the same family as jacks and pompano) have a well deserved reputation for being fierce fighters. Shimano TC4 Construction material- along with well placed wire coil guides and our comfortable-yet-durable black diamond grip- provides the power needed to land trophy-sized fish from the beach- rocks or cliffs- whether you're on the Big Island- Maui or Oahu.