Chuck, They are some of the lightest and most durable rods that I have fished. I only bought one personally, and I still have it from 1999. I dont know how many fish I have caught on it, how many charters it has been through, and how much it has been abused, but it has taken it all like nothin at all. I love the rods and wouldn't hesitate to buy more. They are great rods with a great warranty. That is just my honest opinion. As a bonus they are 100% made in the USA blank and all.