This rod was designed by Bruce Alvey to suit his surf fishing style. It has a soft tip to throw light weights and delicate bait, but has a powerful lower section to fight larger fish. It is a 12ft. high modulus S-Glass, 2 piece, fiberglass blank with quality FUJI guides, spaced for distance casting. Designed for 10-15 lb. test line and 1 to 2 oz. weights. Ideal for drift fishing in the surf, where you want the bait to move with the current to find those run-outs.Matches reel models 6000BCV, 6000C8, 6000BCVRRT, 6500BCV, and 6500BCVRRT.Oversized, requires 10 lb. shipping rate.