I use the Slow Troller but I don't think they make them any more. I think they converted a Black Widow version to be like the Slow Troller. Anyways, I love my poles. I own approx. 30 of them. I have had a few tips break but it was my fault. I had one pole that broke at the first segment (thick part) on a big catfish. I have had these poles for 5 yrs. and they have met my expectations.