I have several of the rods and they are great, for the most part. I would not recommend the two piece rods as I have broken several at the joint. In every case they were 6 1/2 ft medium light spinning rods and they are not strong at the joint. They were all replaced by warranty, but I won't buy them again. I have three 1 piece rods ranging from medium light to medum heavy in the 6 1/2 ft, 6'9" and 7 ft and they are all great. I don't have any experience with their reels. Good luck.