It was a Daiwa Hinata 5' tanago rod I got from Chris at TenkaraBum. I will say this about these type rods, and I believe Chris will say the same thing, these rods aren't for casting so different length rods are for reach away from you or distance you are above the water to handle the line length. This 5ft one is perfect for where I fish now. Micro fishing may not be for everyone but trout fishermen can count the different trout they can catch on one hand not more than 2 hands. Same for the sunfish, but the number of Darters and Minnows in a given region is unreal and their colors make the Rainbow, Redbreast and Pumpkinseed pale beside some of them. Oh to spend a month down in the Ozarks.
Dennis