Ultra-Light freshwater fishing is a tradition across the United States. In California and many states across the country, states have stocking programs for catchable sportfish species. Some with trout, some with catfish, and even some with a wide variety of panfish. Regardless, the ultra-light reaim is here to stay.The Pioneer SHX line of ultralight finished rods were purpose built for the Triploid trophy trout fisheries across California. These brutish rainbow trout are common to surpass the 10lb mark and yet require ultra-light gear to finesse these fish to the net.

The SHX line of blanks consist of a single helical core and multi-modulus construction. These blanks are definitely in a class of their own. Unlike other blanks produced for this segment of fishermen, these blanks not only make casting very small baits easier, but they also have the power to move the trophy once it is hooked.