THE 8' ROD WEIGHS 3 OZ AND USES A 5/6 WEIGHT LINE. THE 8' 6" WEIGHS 3 1/2 OZ AND USES A 6/7 WEIGHT LINE. BOTH RODS ARE 2 PIECE AND HAVE BEEN USED SPARINGLY. NO REPAIRS NOTED. THE BLANK AND GUIDE FINISH IS EXCELLENT, GOOD DECALS AND NICE CORK TOO! GREAT USER RODS FOR A GOOD PRICE AND THEY ARE WELL MADE. PLEASE SEE ALL 12 PHOTO'S FOR DETAIL. THANKS