The 12ft Sonik is a very nice rod, the blank is probably the best part. Nice and light, quite stiff with plenty of power especially low down while having enough sensitivity in the tip. Distance casting is not my thing, but it seems to cast just fine.

It has good guide placements, and the guides seem to be good quality, a bit of money has been saved with the reel mount but its still more then adequate. The finish is also adequate and the white tip is a nice feature. So these very little not to like about it, certainly a better rod then my Backbone elite.

Best of all its 12ft and 2-piece, I can have it packed away fully rigged in my boot within minutes, then take it out, re-bait and its ready to cast. Has made moving between spots much faster. Don't think I would ever use 3-piece rods again.