This is by far the best and most sensitive rod I’ve ever crappie fished with. I have been only bass fishing for the past 30+ years but after attending a Crappie University seminar earlier this year ( Thanks Barry Morrow) I started really trying to figure those crappie out. Using a couple of 10ft jigging poles I had for several years I put down the bass gear and focused only on crappie for several months and thought I was doing pretty well for a newbie. Things changed after trying this Dipping Rod though ( Thanks Ken Roberson). The difference in the sensitivity and pure power to turn those fish and get them out of the thick brush I had been catching them in was incredible. My hookup and catch ratio went up to nearly 100% and made my other jigging poles seem like I had been using a cane pole. Paired with a Pfleuger President on the Tennessee handle it’s balanced and is a pleasure to use all day. The Dipping Rod has kept my interest in fishing for those sacalait to the point that I haven’t fished for bass since I got it and now I’m beginning to think I might be turning into a ex- bass fisherman. LOL. From the guides to the handle, the fit and finish is top notch and I couldn’t be more impressed withe the rod. Great products and Great company.