Shimano Tallus Blue Water EC Series Spinning Rods are built tough, with TC4 blanks for a lighter more powerful rod, plus slip-resistant EVA foregrips, gimbaled butts with removable caps, and specialized reel seats. Tallus Blue Water EC Series Spinning Rods are designed to impart incredible pulling power and comfort with braided lines, while at the same time being lighter, more comfortable and more powerful than previous models. Model TLS72HBBL has a gimbal butt with removable cap. Other features include Fuji aluminum oxide guides. Images depict the style of the rod handle and may not fully represent the actual length. Cancer and Reproductive Harm- www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.