Daryll Whitehead Standard (new stock), 8 ft., 3/2, 5 wt, nickel silver sliding band over beautiful circassian walnut, the makers name and rod serial number are engraved on end cap, wraps are a translucent honey tipped in burgundy, red/white/black multi-color agate stripping guide; snakes, tip tops and ferrules are blued, ferrule plugs are elephant ivory. Comes with bag and labeled aluminum/brass tube. This rod has a bit slower action than Daryl's typical faster action two piece rods.