The Tidrift is the rod of choice for covering ground from the beach, rocks, estuaries, or large eddies. Its Regular Fast action maintains a progressive bend, which is useful for casting long distances without losing control of the lure. The L and ML models are suitable for more delicate fishing, wary fish, and light to medium lures. The M models provide more headroom when you need to cast farther or use heavier lures. The choice depends on the desired casting distance, the range of lures, and the line class used.