backing on fly reel Dacron Line – 20lb/30lb 50m Spools – 8-Strand Polyester For Trout & Freshwater Fishing Fly Line Backing - Florida

Made from ABS plastic and aluminum

Features Takes the popular Black Label light tackle range to another level in design and performance HVF carbon with Nanoplus resin for optimum blank sensitivity and weightlessness V-Joint Alpha technology creates a true one-piece feel in a multi-piece rod X45 Full Shield eliminates blank twist to increase sensitivity and performance Zero seat - carbon resin seats that are minimal in weight, but high in strength and sensitivity Fuji stainless guide frame Fuji SiC ring inserts for smooth line flow Daiwas Zero Seat technology combined with a split grip design for reduced weight and increased rod sensitivity and balance Tech Spec DAIWA 26 BLACK LABEL BAITCASTER RANGE

Unfortunately, I prefer the latter

The blocks of Black Palm represent the patterns seen in the animals and are used to form the center of the handle

Eighty bucks is nothing major, but its also nothing to sneeze at

To my disappointment, when I eventually got that rod, my casting and fish catching prowess remained pretty much the same