i have some a love them,but have broke one.Your going to break some no matter what.It is a good rod.They all break dont let anyone tell you different all the way to g-loomis.The Daiwa light and tough 7'6 is also a good one .I have 2 and never had to replace one yet and use them for most of my flippin,very good rod with 5yr warranty.Just pick one that feels good to you,just make sure it has some kind of warranty.And yes carrot stix do break but you have to cinsider the numbers being sold also.For the number sold i would say they dont break no worse than any other brand.Good luck!