I agree Phill. Best rod for dollars in the 2 to 350 dollar bracket. In any bracket i mite add. Sections fit properly, and shrink wrapt top and bottom grips. Sold a couple already!. Matched with a BIG BTR NICE KIT. I own a couple of big Baitrunners, NEW MODELS fautless. Shimano are known more for there reel offerings rather than there rods I'm afraid.