To be stuck near good water without a top-quality fishing rod that's the worst. The St. Croix Avid Trek Travel Spinning Rod takes care of that once and for all; its 3-piece design is compatible with all modes of travel, and you'll never have to settle for something less than the best. St. Croix's expertise is evident in all aspects of the Avid Trek rod; it's built on their premium high-modulus SCIII carbon blank using advanced Integrated Poly Curve (IPC) technology, and given two2 coats of Flex-Coat slow cure finish, for exceptional feel and durability. Extremely light and sensitive, this one-of-a-kind travel rod fits together with slim-profile ART ferrules for easy setup and smooth, near-seamless performance. Features include: Sea Guide Hero Hi-Grade SS316 stainless steel guides with slim zirconia rings; Fuji DPS reel seat; handy Sea Guide hook keeper; and select-grade cork handle. Includes a travel-friendly nylon case with poly divider. Manufacturer's 15-year transferable warranty. Premier, first-quality 3-piece travel rod Incredibly light, sensitive, and durable Premium, high-modulus SCIII carbon blank Smooth, near-seamless ART ferrules Sea Guide Hero Hi-Grade SS316 stainless steel guides Slim zirconia guide inserts Fuji DPS reel seat Sea Guide hook keeper Select-grade cork handle Nylon case with poly divider