Aftco Aftcote finish was developed specifically for use on fishing rods. It resists yellowing and is extremely durable, yet flexible enough to defy cracking and checking. It won't absorb water, so it doesn't turn milky, and its urethane base has superior working qualities - water white clarity, self-leveling, longer working time, and easy bubble release. Aftco Aftcote cures with a super high-gloss sheen, and has a longer shelf life than other rod finishes.