This Sage RPLXi 9&'; 11wt is a beast of a rod. This thing is designed to do one thing and that handle large fish. This rod has an extra cork handle above the main cork handle for getting more leverage on very large fish. This is the rod for the saltwater angler that needs to stop heavy fish. The rod is in great shape, the cork is clean and there are no scratches or blemishes to note. Rod comes with rod tube - no rod sock. Condition - 4/5 *Note About Warranty: Due to the age and varied makes of product, TCO sells all used gear with NO implied warranty. If you have questions about warranty, please contact the manufacturer of this product before purchasing.