have not used...bought for christmas for grandchildren...product appears to be inferior in craftsmanship and materials...jlc

This is a really cheaply made rod and reel. Upon the first extention, it actually broke and I'm the process of trying to get this replaced with something that might work. Also, the line included in the item is about 5 lb weight, so don't expect to catch many fish with this...and the reel is a really cheap item. I've literally spent at least $30k with Overstock and this is one of my worst buys.