My favorite JDM rod is also the cheapest and first one I ever purchased. My 7' Shimano Soare is a fish catching machine with my Shimano Stella 2000, 2018 model. Probably going to get the 7.5 foot model some day. I fish from the bank and carry 2-3 rods, all have been JDM the last few trips. Only bad part is I only use one at a time and the Soare is used more than the others.