Catfisherman, here's your rod, Livebaiting-drifting-Tailrace Dams-Rivers this rod excels at any technique you choose to employ. 2 models to choose from 9' or 10' Listed as Medium action, don't let the specs fool you these rods have landed 50lb. plus fish in current , also from cover. In just 2 years this is our #1 selling Catfish rod. Available with your choice of cord wrapped , color EVA foam or the new Railrod grips. The last foot of this rod is solid glass sky blue color matched with the Black bulletproof urethane blank it just plain looks tough because it is TOUGH! Try this rod you will be hooked for life....standard Blue guide wraps in 2 guide choices Chrome Stainless boat guides or the new RRD recessed ring guides , refer to pictorials for details. # of guides are 8 + tip. 9' is $89.95 10' is $99.95.