This rod is preferred by anglers fishing on small rivers. It has plenty of power to handle large steelhead and salmon, with a line rating of up to 25 pound test, and lure ratings of up to 6 ounces. It is makes a good light sturgeon rod and can be used in saltwater for small tarpon, small grouper and snapper. It is primarily a bait rod, but will cast and jig lures effectively. It has a long cork rear grip with a one-piece, graphite trigger reel seat.