The Beulah Opal 9wt is an extremely versatile saltwater fly rod for flats and beyond. A perfect match up for permit, large bones and stripe bass. This fly rod has the sensitivity and accuracy of an 8wt with the fighting power and casting potential of a 10wt. The Opal 9wt fly rod is perfectly balanced for 9wt lines, light in hand, with durability and impact strength built in. The Beulah G2 Platinum Series rods are constructed using state of the art Graphene material, AAAA Cork grips with burl inlays, wood burl insert on reel seats, solid titanium stripper guides, and industries finest Snake Brand Guides.