Depending on the situation, different types of fishing tackle can be used. Most common is the rod and reel, the rod being typically between 8 and long, and manufactured of tubular carbon fibre or splits of Tonkin bamboo. A reel is then attached near the base of the rod to hold a long length of line, which is run to the tip of the rod through eyelets. Once cast out, the line can be retrieved by winding a handle on the reel.