This is a rod with a fast action, developed through thorough research and incorporating all the elements necessary for managed fishing waters. It boasts excellent overall balance and is a lightweight rod that is easy for anyone to handle and "pulls" well. The "Tokusen Etsusen" features a bamboo finish on the body and a spiral pattern on the stepped finish, hand-ground one by one. The gold that emerges when the ferrule and the ground finish are combined subtly creates a sense of luxury. The box is slightly dirty, but the contents are unused.