Shimano's Aerlex Surf combines affordability with impressive casting performance and build quality, making it ideal for newbies or those unwilling to invest large sums, while still looking for quality in products. The Aerlex Surf sits just below the middle of Shimano's surf range and offers a great combination of affordability and high performance. Designed with tip action, they are easy to handle tools, not requiring extreme throws to load them. If you are looking for a sensitive, balanced rod that allows you to tackle long distance fishing or with sealing leads, the Aerlex Surf could be the perfect solution. The Aerlex's Full Carbon shells are extraordinarily light and well balanced, yet powerful when pushed to maximum compression. The sensitivity is given by the hybrid tips mounted on all models, with the exception of the 425T which has a tubular tip. The Hybrid tips have a solid section jointed seamlessly, which allows you to feel the bites of even the smallest fish. The extraordinary blanks are mounted with Seaguide XOG or XEOG rings, including Lowrider rings on some models; all corrosion resistant, lightweight and safe for use with braid. A Shimano DPS reel seat can accommodate the largest 14000 surfcasting reels and has been positioned to allow you to create maximum leverage with your lower hand when casting. Relying solely on cost / performance ratio, it's hard to beat the Aerlex Surf quality and components, stunning graphics and easy to cast action, it's a rod that will appeal to a wide range of anglers.