E-Glass Marlin Live Bait Casting Rods are built on tough E-Glass blanks with oversize Fuji Hardloy guides and tops. These are excellent entry level or back-up bait rods. Handles are assembled with genuine hypalon sponge rubber grips, Fuji DPSH reel seats, and black aluminum gimbals. Value priced, these are beautiful rods for slinging greenies at tailing stripers or an early morning sleeper.