Went out fishing with my new sakura shukan and landed a nice 6-7lb bass(wont let me up load pic).Cant get over how light these rods are yet how strong it felt while playing the fish,I know im no expert but compared to the rod i was using this rod feels right for this sort of fishing,Have to say a big thank you to Patrick Gallagher who i got the rod off along with a selection of lures,he really opened my eyes to bass fishing when i did a days fishing with him,learnt loads from him and id highly recommend a days guiding (top bloke).all in all im delighted with my new rod I know its not red but it will do for me