Thank you for viewing. I used this rod twice for lure fishing on a breakwater after purchasing it, but I didn't catch any fish. During fishing, I tried to rest the grip end on the top of my shoes as much as possible, so there are no major stains or scratches. After fishing, I rinsed it with fresh water within 2 hours, so, to my untrained eye, I didn't see any rust. I think it's in relatively good condition for a used item. I have taken good care of it. Thank you very much.