T-Minus; T for telescopic, Minus the weight....available in 10' 9'1/2 or 9' all 3 models are fast action Mag-Lite rated for 6-12 lb. line 1/32-1/4 oz. Lure. # of guides 8 + tip. This rod has been field tested in the hands of professional Crappie fisherman, with a resounding A+ rating, you simply will not find a better in hand vertical jiggin rod on the market. These rods were primarily designed to land slab Crappie out of heavy cover , with split reel seats, A-grade cork split handles they weigh in at an astonishing 5.6ozs. that means less weight equals sensitivity. Also compatible with today's Superlines , plus you can scope them down to fit in your rod lockers for storage at 7'-6" then its scoped out ready to fish as a one piece rod with all the backbone you could ask for. @ $99.95 with a limited lifetime warranty.