The Flows 96 is designed for use in large river systems, estuaries, surf casting and wading in the flats which require long distance casting of large lures. The balance of the rod is outstanding and anglers will not notices its 96 length. It also possesses a highly sensitive blank to feel for the slight change in currents. The 810 is a type of rod to conquer the current, where as the 96 is designed more to feel for the changes in current far away. The lightish tip section will allow anglers to not only utilize large lures but also various smaller minnows and vibration type lures. The concept for the Flows 96 is “distance” and “sensitivity”.