Penn Tidal Tubular Tip K-type Spinning Rod 5m 100–300g

Penn Tidal Tubular Tip K-type 503 — Maximum Distance for Serious Surf Anglers

The Penn Tidal Tubular Tip K-type 503 is a purpose-built surfcasting rod that combines a stiff tubular tip with a sensitive bite indicator, giving you powerful, long-range casts without sacrificing feedback on subtle takes.

Built for Distance: Tubular Tip and 30T Carbon Blank

The stiff tubular tip loads and releases energy efficiently, translating your casting stroke into exceptional distance — ideal when you need to reach distant sandbars or drop-offs from the beach. The slim 30T carbon blank keeps weight low while delivering the backbone required to handle heavy rigs and strong currents. At 5 m, this rod provides the leverage to punch weights from 100 to 300 g well beyond the surf line.

Salt-Ready Hardware and a Secure Casting Grip

The stainless steel K-type guides are tangle-free and fully resistant to saltwater exposure, keeping line flow clean even in windy, spray-heavy conditions. The split-grip handle uses durable shrink-wrap with a dedicated Japanese X-Shrink casting zone, giving you a confident, non-slip hold throughout the cast. A DPS-type reel seat locks your reel firmly in place during powerful throws.

Choose the Right Variant

All rods in the Tidal Tubular Tip K-type range share the same fast action, 30T carbon blank, 100–300 g casting weight, stainless steel K-type guides, and split-grip design. The difference is length — choose based on your fishing situation and carrying needs.

• Penn Tidal Tubular Tip K-type 4.20 m, 657 g, transport length 151 cm — more manageable length for tighter beaches or where overhead space is limited; easiest to transport

• Penn Tidal Tubular Tip K-type 4.50 m, 679 g, transport length 161 cm — a balanced middle option offering good casting range with moderate transport length

• Penn Tidal Tubular Tip K-type 5.00 m (503), 773 g, transport length 175 cm — maximum leverage and casting distance for open beaches, long-range species such as rays, bass, and large flatfish

Facts

• Rod length: 5 m

• Casting weight: 100–300 g

• Rod action: Fast

• Number of sections: 3

• Rod weight: 773 g

• Transport length: 175 cm

• Blank material: 30T Carbon

• Guide type: Stainless Steel K-Type

• Handle type: Split Grip (shrink-wrap with Japanese X-Shrink casting grip)

• Reel seat: DPS type

• Number of guides (including tip): 7

• Water type: Saltwater

• Packaging: Cloth bag