Designed by Flip Pallot Mangrove series fly rods utilize our proprietary TiCr blank coating Tactical Series guides, which are braid and saltwater safe. Size 890-4 (8wt, 9'0, 4pc) For decades, Flip Pallot has shared his knowledge, enthusiasm and friendship with countless anglers in the pursuit of some of the most challenging fish around the world. Flip's experiences have made us better anglers and better stewards of the environment. Now he's sharing his experience once more through the Mangrove rod series. Built with the hardcore angler in mind, the Mangrove series fly rods utilize our proprietary TiCr blank coating, which helps protect the rod from the occasional collision with a weighted fly, and our durable, proprietary Tactical Series guides, which are braid and saltwater safe. The unique non-glare chestnut-colored blank features a full wells grip with an instant rod weight burled cork ID system, fighting butts on the 6- through 10- and 12-weight, and cleverly machined hook keeps on each side of the aluminum up-locking reel seat.