Daiwa EC701MFS Emcast Surf Rod Spinning (7- Feet, Medium, 1 Piece, 8-17 Pounds) Powerful graphite blank, super-sensitive to detect bottom conditions and light pickups Classic hand wrapped craftsmanship X-tube blank protection prevents Scratching and wear from taking the rod in and out of the rod holder Daiwa long cast guide System with oversized, lightweight guides Rugged, unitized guide frames with aluminum oxide ring inserts High density Duracork grip. X-Tube blank protection prevents scratching and wear from taking the rod in and out of the rod holder. High density Duracork grip. X-Tube blank protection prevents scratching and wear from taking the rod in and out of the rod holder. Daiwa Long Cast guide system with oversized, lightweight guides.