From beach to jetty, and all points in between, the Shakespeare Alpha Bigwater Surf Spinning Rod offers solid performance at a great value. Its tubular glass blank is exceptionally strong, yet limber enough to send your bait as far as it needs to go. Tough stainless steel guides feature ceramic inserts for long, smooth casts with both braid and mono. Fitted with comfortable EVA handles and a rubber fighting butt. Strong tubular glass blank Stainless steel guides with ceramic inserts Comfortable EVA handles Rubber fighting butt