Got this rod after owning two spinning and two bait casting previous generation Evergreen rods for a couple of years. I love the handle and how crisp the blank is, but the blank is a little crooked and not all guides line up. It was a hassle getting it and chasing the package through USPS because it was delayed. Even with these shortcomings, this rod is light and crisp and real joy to fish with, so if you can get over the fact that the blank might not come perfectly straight this rod will be a great addition to anyone's arsenal. Great piece of equipment.