The shimano talavera spinning rod is a powerful and affordable boat rod. This lightweight rod is constructed with a high composite graphite blank and fuji aluminum oxide guides. New rod tapers were built to overpower the fish and not the angler. It also features a fuji oversized graphite reel seat that can accommodate larger reels. The rod is finished with eva split grips to help fight hand fatigue. This rod has got it all! High composite graphite blank Fuji aluminum oxide guides Fuji reel seat Eva split grips