{"product_id":"wmd-lite-2-60-130-63-handcrank-swordfish-rod","title":"WMD Lite #2 60-130# 63\" Handcrank Swordfish Rod","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"168\" data-end=\"498\"\u003eThe WMD Lite was designed specifically for anglers who prefer the challenge and reward of hand-crank daytime swordfishing. Built on our Gulfstream Diamond Tek Intermediate Modulus Carbon Composite blank, the WMD Lite delivers exceptional lifting power while maintaining the sensitivity needed to detect subtle bites in deep water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"816\"\u003eDesigned around lighter lead systems ranging from 3–6 pounds, the WMD Lite provides a balanced and responsive platform for targeting broadbill swordfish with conventional reels. 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