The Daiwa North Coast SS Casting Rod is specifically crafted to meet the demands of salmon and steelhead anglers targeting large fish in rivers and inlets. The blank features tough IM7 graphite composite construction with superior backbone and a highly sensitive tip dipped in bright-orange paint, to help with bottom-reading and strike detection. Light, durable Fuji titanium-oxide ring guides support long casts while maximizing sensitivity. The long cork handle and foregrip provide all-day comfort plus leverage for playing big fish into the net. Mfrs. limited 1-year warranty. Crafted for specialized salmon and steelhead techniques Strong IM7 graphite composite blank Sensitive orange tip for superior visibility Fuji titanium-oxide ring guides Comfortable cork handle