3-PIECE, 2 TIPS,  ONE TIP 2" SHORT, BAG AND TUBE. I HAVE STEEL WOOL AND GIVEN ROD A LIGHT VARNISH OVER COAT.  IT IS NOW READY FOR MANY YEARS OF FISHING.  I HAVE LAWN CAST IT AND LIKE IT WITH A DT 5 AND 6 WT..IT HAS A VERY SMOOTH POWERFUL FEEL WILL LAY OUT FIFTY FT. OF LINE WITH EASE.  THE 9' LENGTH MENDS LINE REAL NICE.  I COULD ENJOY FISHING THIS ROD ALL DAY.