Can be used in shallow water as well as ocean fishing Lower rear grip is EVA and is contoured to provide cushion for your forearm to reduce fatigue Line Rating Mono (lbs) - 12-25 Lure Weight (oz) - 1-6 Power - H Number of Guides - 10 + tip The Dark Matter John Skinner Jig and Bounce Casting Rod has finally arrived! This rod was designed by John for catching fluke. In the beginning John was just shallow water fishing in the bay but now he does a lot of ocean fishing as well so he wanted a single rod that could do both. This rod is the solution. Constructed on a Dark Matter blank, this rod has a taper that makes bouncing bucktails on the bottom easy and efficient. It is outfitted with spiral wrapped Fuji Alconite K Guides and a great Fuji reel seat. The foregrip is EVA and has some extra size for additional leverage. The rear split grip is over 15" long and is constructed using two different materials. The upper grip that sits just below the reel seat is a textured material that provides additional grip. John asked for this to minimize the problem of trying to get grip when your hands are slippery from Gulp juice. The lower rear grip is EVA and is contoured to provide cushion for your forearm to reduce fatigue from bouncing the rod all day long on the water. If you want jig and bounce bucktails like John to catch big fluke, the Dark Matter John Skinner Jig and Bounce Casting Rod is the rod to get! Pair it with a Quantum Accurist Reel and 15 lb braided line and you are good to go.