Went to NJ, USA to fish for blackfish & Atlantic Cod rod was sensitive in blank to feel the slightest nibble, with enough backbone to pull from 200' was looking for a colorful spinning slow pitch jigging rod this fit the bill, different, gets alot if attention for the bend and never felt shaky taking it to New Hampshire for 300' whiting and haddock will see how she responds. Great blank guide are high end. Will order another rod soon.