Material<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\nMaking sure an inshore pole can handle hours of fishing requires more than just a lightweight carbon graphite blank.<\/span><\/p>\nThat said, carbon composite isn’t any better than carbon fiber blanks, though the HMG’s use of 30-ton carbon threading significantly increases this pole’s sensitivity, even if it makes the rod a bit more brittle.<\/span><\/p>\nStill, carbon binding the blanks with carbon thread does a great job of increasing the strength and durability of the carbon blank while still maintaining a lightweight carbon-graphite body.<\/span><\/p>\nThis combination works especially well for the HMG inshore to help account for the rigidity of the 30T graphite carbon fiber material– all at an accessible price.<\/span><\/p>\nUnlike the standard HMG, the Inshore line eschews the cork rubber grip in favor of premium cork.<\/span><\/p>\nWhile some may miss the great traction afforded by cork rubber, they’ll get plenty back with the increased durability of AAA cork. This choice pays dividends when you don’t have to deal with the TAC rubber cracking or flaking off of the handle.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n