8' 6", 8 to 9 line, 2 tips bag and tube.  I built this rod in 1997.  It's been used on two Atlantic Salmon trips.  It looks almost new.  It is a semi parabolic action much like the Paul Young's Parabolic 17.  I made this one with a spaced grip.  This lets you feel the butt flexing.This is my favored big fish rod.