For the surf, you need a rod that's limber enough to clear the breakers, but strong enough to horse a big fish. The PENN Squadron III Conventional Surf Rod is just such a beast, with the added benefit of a modest price point. This hard-working 2-piece rod is built on a beefy, brawly graphite composite blank with a soft-enough action to send your lure flying far; a special textured section on the tip stick provides a solid grip for assembling and disassembling your rod on-site. Virtually indestructible, stainless steel PENN Dura-Guides feature 1-piece design, eliminating any chance of pop-out or other failure. Rugged graphite reel seat; rubber shrink tube handles provide a sure grip in wet conditions. 2-piece graphite composite blank Stainless steel Dura-Guides Rugged graphite reel seat Rubber shrink tube handles