fishin nut, i fish a berkley air im7, its one tough rod, i use it for both out in the salt on a downrigger, and soon to be on the columbia , ive never had a problem with it, except for the guides replaced, it takes tons of abuse, had it since 96' good rod for 80$$, but its not as sensitive as i would like, has a slow action to it.. but will whoop a kings ass anytime..very durable rod.. also got another one for steelies, (8-12#) but soon im gonna get a 1143 for steelies, longer and more sensitve rod.