Brute Tuff Composite Glass/ Carbon Fiber Fishing Rods It s a Brute! KastKing Brutus fishing rods are designed for incredible toughness and durability without losing the performance and feel all anglers want. Brute Tuff composite blanks are for extreme conditions, hard fighting fish, and anglers who challenge the elements to catch more and bigger fish. Each spinning and casting rod feature a chartreuse Strike Tip for early strike detection even in low light conditions. Brutus Braid Ready Line Guides Brutus components are as tough as the rod itself. Unlike competitive models, Brutus fishing poles are braid ready and made for the toughest conditions. KastKing uses only stainless-steel running guide frames with corrosion resistant URS Stainless Steel rings.