I purchased a short rod and a longer rod but have only been able to use the longer one so far due to lack of ice. The short rod was for my portable shanty. I caught a lot of panfish in the last week and my initial feeling is I'd like a more sensitive tip for bite detection. I do not want to have to add a spring bobber or such. Comparing it to my 13 Fishing rods, 13 Fishing has a better tip for panfish bite detection. Other than that the quality seems good and looks nice.