I got the 10ft model---This is a throw away rod,it breaks,oh well,go buy a new one....except mine won't break,I treat it like a red-headed step child...So the guides are off,it sticks together sometimes and the craftmanship ain't all that great..IT'S 25 BUCKS!!!! Go buy a Croix or any other high end rod....500 BUCKS!!! Find the cheapest reel you can and put it on this rod and come over to Castle Island and we'll do some fishing