I BOUGHT A DIAWA ROD ABOUT A MONTH AGO AND 1ST TRIP OUT FIRST FISH CAUGHT WAS A 2LB BASS AND LIFTING IT INTO THE BOAT THE ROD BROKE IN 2 PLACES . I COULD NOT FIND MY RECEIPT AND IM STILL PISSED OFF OVER THAT. I WILL NEVER BUY A DIAWA ROD AGAIN !!!!!. THEY MIGHT MAKE GOOD REELS BUT NEED TO STAY OUT OF THE ROD END OF THE BUSINESS !!!!--THERES MY 2 CENTS