Alvey Surf Rod 12'6" 2pc

This rod is designed specifically for Alvey Reels and has the first guide Oversize (First guide does not show in picture, as it is at upper end of bottom section of rod)
Length 3.81 M ( 12 ft 6in ) Superior Hollow Glass 2 piece with quality fittings Ideal Surf and Rock fishing rod ,strong action with 6-12 kg line. Match with any Model 600 , 6000 ,650 , 6500 series reels

THE ROD
A beach rod capable of casting a heavy sinker or lure, but still with a tip light enough to cast lightly weighted baits and to "feel" the bite is best. The tip action will also enable you to hook and play a fish without placing too much pressure on the line.

The rod can be made of either hollow fibreglass or carbon composite and must be from 3.5 to 4m long. For an Alvey reel, the design of the rod is very important. The reel should sit about 20cm up from the butt and the first or stripping runner should be approximately half way along the rod. Any closer will restrict the cast. To bring the line closer to the finger guiding the line on to the reel, an Alvey open runner can be bound on to the rod above where the rod is normally held with the left hand. The open runner serves the same purpose as an ordinary runner by controlling the line when fishing, and also prevents the line cutting your fingers when playing a fish. When you are ready to cast, simply slip the line out of the open runner. Place it back in for the retrieve or fighting a fish. 

Rod Spec's
Manufacturer: Alvey
Style: Surf Rod
Pieces: 2
Length: 12'6" (3.81m)
Cast Weight: 55-115g
Guides: 1 Large steel ring, 5 Ceramic, + ceramic Tip
Distance From Reel Seat to First Guide: 1.37m
Diameter of First Guide: 60mm