This Offshore Spinning rod has tip strength increase of thirty percent and has greatly improved sensitivity which are two of the most important benefits found in the Tsunami Carbon Shield II rods. This one piece saltwater rod is constructed from IM7 carbon fiber blanks which are strong, resilient, powerful, and light weight. The D16 Nano construction delivers 16 axes of fiber layup for the utmost in hoop strength under all loading during the toughest fights. The carbon shield 2 rod features braid ready aluminum oxide ring ALPS guides. Tsunami's carbon shield ii fishing rod will help increase your catch without wearing you out and help you land a big fish!