These are lightest rods we offer. Ideal for those seeking very, very delicate casting and for fishing smaller streams, the Iwana feels extremely light-weight and all sensations are enhanced when hooking a fish. The flexible tip action provides for great battles, even when hooking the smallest fish. Quality and strength are by no means compromised, and landing large fish is not unheard of. If you are going to streams where 12 inch trout are trophies this is the rod. These rods have a beautiful "glossy carbon" finish, where you can see the high-quality carbon fiber material through a nice glossy finish. Here is a video of Jason out with his 12' Iwana for a day of fishing in Rocky Mountain National Park: