Accurate casting and hooking setting come as standard with the Shimano Forcemaster BX. The moderate bend of this rod lets it deal very well with fighting fish and the sensitive lightweight tip makes bite registration clearer than ever before.XT40 carbon blank material - slim, lightweight, flexible and strongComfortable cork and EVA gripRod length: 11ft12 x Shimano Hardlite stainless steel guidesDPS reel seatLength 3.35mTransport length: 171cmColour: blackWeight: 196gCasting weight: 15g