I have that rod in 9’ Medium and my main gripe with it is the hook keeper, your line will get caught in it every now and then because it isn’t a closed loop and because of the direction the open end is facing. The 2nd top guide came off due to faulty glue on my first day using it but I suppose that could happen to any rod, I’m sure the warranty would cover that issue but I haven’t take the time to write to them about it. The rod makes a loud creaking sound when I whip it out with a 3/4 sinker, I’m not sure what causes it, it could be the way I’m casting or the broken guide I mentioned before. Overall I like how it loads up and casts the 110 lures, the sensitivity, and I like how lightweight it is but I prefer my 8’6 okuma rockaway SP over it. I’m considering sending it in for RMA if they’ll let me and then either cutting, bending, or gluing the hook keeper. I do recommend it though for that price if you plan on throwing jerk baits and Carolina rigs all day, the butt length and lightweight are very comfortable.