I just googled the Leland rod and its such a cool looking rod for the price, handle and all. However being a ultralight rod I agree with others the butt section needn't be this far from the reel. I mainly see longer butt section in surf rod, a JDM boat jigging rod, and my Browning 9' Six River steelhead rod I used as surf ultralight setup.

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