Nice rod. Preety solid. You got throw very hard to reach futher away. Also don't use very heavy spool. I use too heavy spool , so it's very hard for me to cast. U would use larger spool but light weight would makes much more easier for me I throw. I also do believe that 12 footer would get you futher cast. This one is good if there's lots of space to charge and throw.  Thank you all. Recommend to all , give this a shot.