From : Ed: Boston 12/15/20 Comments: I've had the Gen1 version with the cork handles for about two years now and can say that it has been used a lot and held up very well
The bail worked fine so I left it assembled
It also doesnt take up much deck space
It depends on the fishing you do, the depth you fish, the transducer you need and whether the head unit can run it properly
Features Built to tame jumbo and cow tuna with power, precision, and durability Daiwa EXPERT SENSE SIMULATION (ESS) technology for maximized energy flow and intuitive feel ESS-driven pressure/strength positioning to help apply maximum pressure without overwhelming the angler HVF graphite blank for efficient energy transfer, maximum casting distance, and pulling power while staying lighter than expected X 45 X FULLSHIELD construction for increased responsiveness, faster recovery, reinforced blank, and improved casting accuracy FUJI RV stripper guide for excellent line release with heavy braid-leader connections Two-piece design Daiwa V-JOINT ALPHA connection Nanoplus technology in V-JOINT ALPHA for a more fluid, lighter, stronger connection SKU Melton Tackle Rewards Product Specifications This Daiwa rod is covered by a 5 year warranty