The butt of this rod is reinforced with an additional cross-wrapped 'sleeve' so to say, for additional oomph and lifting power. The contrast between the matte burgundy blank and the glossy cross-wrapped butt makes for a nice visual touch. Oh, by the way, the jonboat ain't mine; I use a Mad River Canoe...
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