5/5 clearly. A beautiful eye candy rod from Daiwa. I worked with it this year on squids until I found its sweet spot; it was a bit challenging, and I had quite a few failures, which didn’t happen with my old one (Daiwa Sensor Squid), but once I figured it out, it performed brilliantly. The rod is very soft and flexible compared to the Sensor and requires a specific hook set, especially if you’re fishing in deeper waters or making long casts or in currents. However, once you learn it, its use simply captivates you. Incredible handling of the squid, especially the larger ones, due to its elasticity. It has been paired with the Daiwa Legalis LT2000XH. You don’t feel the set in your hands. It’s like a feather.