Backbone range of rods from Shimano continues our dedication to producing superb quality rods at genuinely reasonable prices. The Backbone range of rods are built on exceptionally high quality composite blanks. All rods are heavy duty and have fast actions. The rods are finished with top quality guides and bindings, EVA grips and a great Backbone decal that you can place on your tackle box. The comprehensive Backbone series covers a diverse range of line classes and fishing usages and are really great value for money rods