I've had one for 3 years , bought it at the end of season at the T.I. BAIT shop ,it was supposed to be a combo but some one took the reel off . I payed 9$ just for the pole . Very durable have caught everything from 36" Northerns some big 13" and 14" perch and even caught 18" Large mouth on it . I wish they would just sell the rod for a reasonable price and get rid of the cheap real . Ihave seen them at Gander in Cicero and at Bass pro in Auburn . They run about 24$ in both places.