To be honest, it is my favorite Japanese tenkara rod. With the hollow and stiff tip section this really "full flex" rod bends even at the handle. You can cast all possible level lines from #2 to #5 by simple changing force of your wrist movement. It is not "big fish" rod because it is much easier to control big fish by stiffer 7:3 rods, but if you do not focus on trophy fishing it will be the best choice.