3-R, as to Certifified Pro as good as GL-3 ya. Imx- ya 2 ya. I'd rate my Big Stick "C.P. X 90 HCT 9 footer rated @ 10-30" as better than any Imx I've fished. Good balance with curado-200 20 lb. main & 15 ultragreen leader's. Light tip & ton's of backbone for Salmon and Nate's. On top of it all it look's so good! Golden- tone blank that remind's me of brandy at sunset. Also A great Mexico rod, kick's butt on yellow tail's/ small to med. rosterfish & yellow-fin Tuna. And you thought a 40 Lb. King was tough!