I am selling this rod because I purchased it new a few years ago for casting for yellowtail amberjack, but my preferences for how it feels have changed and I no longer use it. It has a light tip section and a blank with overall stiffness, making it feel very light while still having good butt power. I think it's a good rod. I think it will suit those who like a fast taper and a crisp rod. Unfortunately, I haven't hooked any fish big enough to fully utilize the butt, so I don't think the backbone has been compromised. However, as shown in the images, there are cracks in the guide wrapping, dents and shine on the grip, and scratches overall on the blank and guide wrapping due to use. The images mainly show areas with scratches, but there is almost no rust at the base of the guides, and there are no scratches on the guide rings. Please judge the condition of the product from the images. None of the scratches are deep and should not affect the strength, but those who are concerned about the appearance should refrain from purchasing. If you can apply epoxy, you should be able to almost hide the scratches around the wrapping. How about this rod for those who want to try casting for yellowtail amberjack or other blue-backed fish from a boat, or for those considering a sub-tackle? The only included accessory is the original rod bag (no rod belt). *This is a used item, so there are scratches and stains from use. Please refrain from purchasing if you are looking for a new or like-new product, or if you are a nervous buyer. *Please understand that there may be scratches etc. not shown in the photos, as this is a used item, and only purchase if you can agree to no claims and no returns. *Shipping will take approximately two weeks from the date of purchase. Please be aware of this. *If there are no purchase requests, I will keep it as a sub-rod, so please refrain from comments asking for a price reduction. #RippleFisher #YellowtailAmberjack #Tuna #Casting #BoatRod #Aquila