This is a sweet rod for the price. I got it because its $100 and I love to beat rods up. The backbone is very strong and the tip is super light makes for a nice bend on a good fight. Drifting a 1/8 jig I have landed a (funny) bluegill, and pearch all on accident while fishing for salmon and browns. The sensitive is remarkable. I also got 2 big steelhead and a 35lb big king salmon on this rod so far . Love the strength or this beast when I hit the king. This rod does it all, very balanced . Pick one up you will see highly recommended it. To feel the bite on a bluegill and to land a powerful king I think enough said.