This item was passed down to me from my father, who owned a fly fishing shop. It was actually used by my father, so it has a line attached, but it's quite old, so I recommend replacing it. I don't have any knowledge of fly fishing, so I don't know the details, but it's an expensive item, so if you have any questions, I will answer them to the best of my ability. The black case in the photos is also included, but it shows considerable deterioration, so please consider it as a bonus.