I purchased two rods, one from Gamakatsu and this one. However, the Rinkai is SLIM and has such a beautiful shape that I applied rust prevention treatment and stored it as is. I have primarily been using the Gamakatsu rod. While there are minor scratches from storage, it is generally clean and has absolutely no rust. (The butt cap is also clean.) (There is some peeling of the coating on the reel seat (the inner part) where I stored it with a Stella attached.) No accessories are included. I highly recommend this rod to those who fish for black sea bream.