First time I used this rod today, I know its sole purpose is used for surf fishing, but its 15 foot length, is very good for casting anywhere. Caught me two catfish earlier today using anchovie bait. It is true what they say about the rob sticking at the sections, but knowing this ahead of time from user reviews, I put them in slightly, an even better idea is to iol the sections prior to use. Pros and cons as far ive used it, pros would be its extremely long casting distance, cons would be its sticky sections, and since its 15 foot long, it can be sorta heavy. But all in all, this rod stood up today, and I would recommend this rod to anyone who wants to cast just a bit further from the shore.