Temple Fork Outfitters Blue Ribbon Fly Fishing Rod - The Blue Ribbon series is perfect for the freshwater angler who needs to effectively cover water with repeated casts over the course of the day. In these situations, the successful angler is the one whose fly is in the water the most. For this reason, the Blue Ribbon series is designed to load easily with minimal back cast allowing the angler to make quick accurate casts with very little effort. So, whether its casting indicators, or multi-fly rigs from a drift boat, or bait fish patterns to the bank all day the Blue Ribbon series is engineered to deliver cast after cast with ease. Constructed with intermediate modulus carbon fiber material and finished in a chestnut brown color with premium cork grips. Lightweight up-locking solid brushed aluminum reel seats Integrated hook keeper Carbon fiber inserts SiC stripping guides Ultra-lightweight chromium-impregnated stainless-steel snake guides Rod case included