B n M Bucks Custom Crappie Rod - This rod is made from the same blanks as our famous BGJP Series, but with a bottom mounted, fixed reel seat and a Portuguese cork handle. The bottom mounted reel seat adds superior balance, and you utilize the full length of the rod. This is a true ""blank through handle"" design. Made of 96% Tubular graphite. Bottom mounted fixed reel seat Portuguese cork handle Blank through handle design Made with Tubular graphite