The short length 7ft 10inch was set for maneuverability and easy handling for use in small to medium size boats. You will be pleasantly surprised with its long casting ability despite its short length. Anglers will be able to utilize 80g pencil poppers, diving poppers to those heavier large mouthed poppers. The short length allows for a powerful fight and the newly added Nanoalloy material has added unique tenacity and stability to the blank. With the combined traits of castability, controllability and power, you could consider this the extreme model of the Ultimo series ready to go head to head with monstrous GTs exceeding the 50kg mark.