DESIGN: Designed to provide the fisherman with a longer reach in nymph fishing to create a natural drag free drift while fishing subsurface An additional 15 inches longer than the industry standard for fly fishing rods, all of the Jeff Blood Fly Fishing Nymph Rods perfect the nymphing process CONSTRUCTION: Proprietary rod taper and action High grade 40-ton carbon fiber Aircraft grade aluminum locking rings with nylon gasket (secures the reel in place vs one locking ring) Porcelain polished stripping guides for reduced friction Stainless steel snake guides Extra deep ferrules for better force dissemination High grade cork handle Nickel winding check Aircraft grade aluminum reel seat Composite reel seat insert for weight reduction Triangle rod tube (keeps the rod from rolling around in the trunk or back of the SUV) Limited, no-fault lifetime warranty Delivers the fly with precision, fishes the fly with accurate control, and fights the fish efficiently