I had this custom made by J. Miles a couple of years ago and never used it. All I ever did was put a reel on it. It was made for heavy braid and punching through mats. It is off the chain!!! Super light. After I had it made, I had some medical issues and then switched to saltwater. It's doing nothing but sitting in a rod rack. I need a couple of good 2500 or 3000 size spinning reels. Let me know if you're interested. I'm pretty sure, everyone knows, that this rod will be EXACTLY as I describe it. The reason I listed it here, alot folks know me and this just might be the matted grass capitol of the world!!!!!