me and my buddies we have had 3 guide select rods break on the first day. I jumped up to the x series and it broke twice just by the bobber stop passing through the eyes. Haven't even got one cast on that rod. Then to top it all off it's been 4 or 5 days and I haven't got a single call or email back. This is easily the worst products and company I have ever had to deal with. User's recommendation: Buy a lamiglas.