Rod was built in Trondleim Norway. It is 8’ 6” #7 to 8 line Action is much like a Paul Young Texas General A great bass buging and big drys I would like it for the Michigan Hex. hatch It was built as a one tip rod evident by the one tip bag Many European rod are built this way It comes with a Heavy cloth bag we can supply a alum. tube if wanted I have lawn cast it And like it with a Wf. 8