Cortland Competition Nymph Fly Rod Built from high-modulus, ultrasensitive graphite blanks Weighted toward the butt to help maintain optimum angles without tiring your wrist. The matte black finish helps dampen vibration to prevent shock waves when presenting the fly. Black, single foot guides are oversized to eas leader knot transfers for fishing short distances. The handle is thin, with an ergonomic taper that allows an angler to touch a finger against the blank for strike detection.