Be Ready Any Time. This fiberglass telescopic rod folds down to 40 to fit easily in the car or overhead bin of an airplane. Extends to 10 ft. 6 in. for distance casting with 1/2 to 1-1/2 oz. weights in the surf, estuaries, rivers or lakes.Three rod sections with a fold down stripper guide and 2 guides that you slide in place when the rod is extended. Guides frames are satin stainless steel finish, reels seat is graphite with stainless steel hoods and the butt cap is machined aluminum. Best matched with the Alvey Models 500C5, 55BC (ideal match) and 6000BCV Side Cast Reels