I own 4 of them and getting ready to order my 5th. Live on the west coast and fish alot, bottomfishing for rock bass, lings, and halibut. I also use them for my salmon fishing. These rods deserve a 5 star rating.

We use these for bottom fishing cobia fishing but really need them for tackling big rays that are part of the program. Paired with TLD20 reels

I was shocked by this rod. Looks can be deceiving. This rod can handle giant grouper with out any problems.

I ordered the Okuma CJ-C-661XHA Cedros A Series Rod and was pleased with the quality and looks of this rod, being E-glass it has a lot of backbone but a flexible tip to help fight and tire out large fish. I currently have it paired with a 9/0 senator reel in hopes of landing a nice size shark from the beach this summer if everything goes well. I’ve had to wait almost 24 yrs to make this trip back to the beach so I’m super stoked on trying out my new gear. Shipping only took 5 days and I was a little worried about the condition that it would be in upon arrival, but it was packed in a very heavy duty cardboard tube and had hard plastic end caps stapled to the tube. Inside was bubble wrap along with another rod that I had also ordered, both in perfect condition!

Bought the CJ-C-601XHa and paired it with a talica 16 with 100lb power pro.
The rod is amazing, flexes well so there isn't so much pressure on the angler. The fore grip is amazingly well done and love the texture it has.
Only wish that more if not all rods in this series came with a gimbal. Thats the only reason for -1 star

Great rod, received on time just before Atlantic Snapper season. Held its own against some 20 pounders, a few Goliath's, and a 5 foot sand shark. Married the rod with a Penn 20/counter which made the setup light and short for six people in the cockpit. Will be buying again.