Emmrod creates the Worlds Most Advanced Fishing Systems, with unparalleled sensitivity, light weight construction, and convenient break-down features that allow you to take them anywhere you want to go. Performance is king with an Emmrod. Our line of low frictionand ergonomic designs offer casting distances typically found only in longer graphite poles. Our compact travel rods are excellent for whatever type of fishing you want to do. Whether your are fly casting, spin casting, bait casting, trolling, ice fishing, or just dropping it off the dock, youll catch more fish with an Emmrod. Remember, a Fishing Rod is just a Fishing Rod, unless its an Emmrod. Quick Release Quarter Turn Connection: All handles and rods are designed with this connection mechanism. This connection by the turning of 90 degrees allows the user to quickly disassemble the rod from the handle for storage or for changing to another style of rod. The rod is pushed into the end of the handle where a spring is compressed allowing the handle to be rotated 90 degrees into locating slots. The spring then pushes the rod into position locking it in place. Just like the Gulf Master�� except with a handle in front of the reel seat as well as behind the reel seat. Can be used with or with out the 10 inch handle extension. This Pole is rated at up to 50 lb. fish. It casts 120 feet with �� ounce and even further with more weight.