I'm pretty sure the antenna material is peacock herl in case you ever wanted to fix broken/missing antennae (assuming it can be fixed). It's a good looking crank regardless

The Concept rods, as well as the previously reviewed Shift baitcaster reel (and the Shift spinning reel) are no longer just CDM. Rapala USA now offers them: http://www.rapala.com/rapala/rods-and-reels/?id=1