I purchased this about two years ago, but I've only used it about 7 or 8 times. I washed it with water every time, so there is no rust. However, I think there are some minor scratches and dirt from use. [From the manufacturer's HP] "Midori" Iso-roku (56) was developed for rockfish games from rocky shores and offshore breakwaters, targeting fish like the longtooth grouper, the yellow-cheeked grouper, and the red grouper. The length was set considering landing, fatigue reduction, and operability. The taper design was carefully crafted to bend smoothly to the butt section, resulting in a powerful rod that can handle fish while still allowing for control. It features a delicate and firm tip that makes it easy to operate jig heads like "Umitaro Neme-gyo-dama," avoiding snags in rocky areas. By reducing the diameter of the top to middle guides, the decrease in casting distance is minimized, optimizing it for bottom fishing that emphasizes rod action. It also supports light shore jigging and small blue-backed fish on shorelines other than rocky areas, such as surf and breakwaters. ■Length(ft):9′0″ ■Lure(g):14-45 ■Line(lb):14-25 (PE1.0-2.0) ■Action:Fast ■Guide:Fuji stainless steel frame SiC K guide ■Material:Carbon 99% Glass 1% ■Weight(g):173 ■Section(pcs):2 ■Tip Dia(mm):1.7 ■Butt Dia(mm):12.0 ■Pack Length(cm):141 Retail Price: 40,000 yen