I purchased this rod on November 19th. I have only took it fishing twice. The first trip I barely used it. Yesterday I used it a couple hours. I caught several small fish, none over 2 lbs. Then, when I set the hook on one around a pound and a half, it snapped and broke clean off right above the reel seat. Luckily I didn't fall backwards out of the boat. I grabbed the line and was able to pull in the fish by hand.
This rod is a cheap imposter. I have never had an issue with an ugly stik rod and have had dozens over the years. I recently purchased several of the carbon inshore rods. I hope they aren't as cheaply made.
Bottom line is this is not an Ugly Stik quality rod.
It looks good, feels good, but is a cheap piece of garbage.
DO NOT PURCHASE.