{"product_id":"kilwell-nz-outriggers-5-8m-powerpole-3k-carbon-drop-in-for-offshore-trolling-long-range-saltwater-game-fishing","title":"Kilwell NZ Outriggers 5.8m Powerpole 3K Carbon Drop In For Offshore Trolling Long Range Saltwater Game Fishing","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong kilwell nz outriggers stiff sl drop-in\u003e — engineered for serious offshore trolling and long-range game fishing, these Powerpole outriggers pair precision carbon with purpose-built features to keep lines clean, cuts slick, and setups rock-solid in challenging conditions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat sets these apart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightweight, high-strength 3K SL carbon\u003c\/strong\u003e blanks derived from our proven 12K design but with thinner walls and high modulus carbon to deliver dramatically lower weight while preserving stiffness and durability. 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