Simply the most advanced Rod we have ever made the new EXT Salt Water 8wt is the start of something revolutionary at Albright. Taking the best of the best we have created the ultimate weapon for the fishing connoisseur. Staring out with the most popular size and adding the other models later on is just a teaser of what is yet to come. Using a totally new and sexy technique we have created the Ultimate Reel seat for performance and durability. Combining that with Re-Coil guides and premium Grade Portuguese Cork handles we have far surpassed anything we have ever done and that is really saying something. The new EXT 8wt is built for speed and able to handle any fish battle. Field Tested and created to dead lift in excess of 20lbs this beast is not only the ultimate weapon but also the sleekest Rod on the market. Don't be fooled by the price you are getting everything the Big Boys offer and then some for a fraction of the cost.