We decided (some would say foolishly) to produce a rod capable of casting over 200 meters with a bait rig, but that had the taper, look, and feel of a normal carp rod. The result after extensive testing was the Hi-'S' 200. Built with the same 40t Low Resin Carbon as the other Hi-'S' blanks, these rods have a crisp and smooth action without "snapping," yet remain light and slim with a very fast recovery to eliminate tip bounce that reduces distance. With the advantage of a relatively soft tip, they are still able to play fish without the risk of pulling the hook.