I have been putting the New Carrot Stix to the test over the past few months and I can tell you these rods perform amazing. I'm hooked! I have horsed in 15lb Black Drum in heavy current, Pulled Grouper up from there holes in the deep water and felt every little bump in the line under extreme weather conditions. The Rods can handle the heat amazing backbone gives great hook sets on all inshore saltwater fish I target. The rods very comfortable in your hand and have great casting distance. Once I picked up the rods for the first time I couldn't believe how light they were. Amazing product I cant wait to get my hands on some more new rods soon.