I argee w/ Magmaster for domestic rods GLX are the best you can get some better rods from japan but if you break em' your screwed I am not at all tough on rods the only ones I have broke in years were 2 clarus 6'6' M both of the tips broke off w/ setting the hook I will never buy another. If you buy a cheap rod you get what you pay for. NUFF SAID