I bought 1 early this fall and loved it ,lightweight which help the fatigue factor after flipping all day. Then it broke in 3 pieces while swinging a 15 inch fish in the boat. Contacted Kistler, cost me over $30 to ship it back to them+ $15 for them to mail me a new one.Very speedy transaction,but they sent me the wrong replacement rod. Just my experience,maybe yours will be better.