since i have managed to break 3 rods and thro one in accidentally in the last month. i decided to go with a cheaper rod so i baught a $34.99 berkley amp 701 last night at pauls discount.went to try it out this morning caught a few on a fluke a few on a shaky head and 2 on a 1/4 ounce jig. these rods are sensative and seem decentaly built if you need new rods and dont want to spend 150 for carrotstix i would recomend these. they fish pretty well.