I heard Wright McGill rods will snap on long casts in your hand and on solid hooksets it the only reason I didnt ask for that rod. They do feel really good in your hand but I didnt trust it per the negative reviews. I had a BPS cranking rod and I used it so much it started to splinter around the handle. Good rod I just wanted to upgrade since she was wearing out. Thanks for all the input guys I cant wait to try her out!! I think the wife done pretty good, she got me a spinning rod a few years ago instead of the baitcasting rod I asked for........she thoght they were he same
Shawn