You'll love the feel of the Tsunami Carbon Shield III Inshore Spinning Rod in your hand, both before and after the hookup. This uniquely constructed, custom-quality rod is designed to be extremely lightweight and sensitive, but its most impressive feature may just be its overall strength and durability. It's built on a premium graphite blank using D16 Nanotech technology: multidirectional layers of IM7 carbon fiber injected with nano-resin, wrapped in 8 different angles which evenly disperse flexural force in 16 directions. The finished blank is feather-light, highly twist-resistant, and boasts incredible hoop strength. Fittings include Tsunami's own proprietary titanium guides with zirconia inserts, anodized aluminum and carbon fiber reel seat with stainless steel hoods, and cork handles with carbon inlay. Without a doubt, the Carbon Shield III is as close to a custom inshore rod as you'll find at this price point. Custom quality at a modest price Extremely lightweight and sensitive IM7 graphite blank crafted with D16 Nanotech technology Incredibly strong and twist-resistant Proprietary titanium guides with zirconia inserts Anodized aluminum and carbon fiber reel seat Cork handles with carbon inlay