Type... Spinning rod Features... Telescopic Fishing type... Breakwater, rocky shore This is a Shimano Surf Leader, a standard rod for surf fishing. Purchased around 2005, it has been used only a few times and has no noticeable scratches or stains. I used several rods depending on the current and wind conditions, but the CX-T is the rod that casts the farthest. It's an essential rod, especially for flounder fishing. Please consider it.