I have used two rods built by the wrangler, mine and my son-in-law's. they are by far the best rods that I have used, catching thousands of crappie, sandies, walleyes, and a number of catfish, as well as many trout in Montana. The rods are about 30 years old and are in great shape. The inlays are works of art. I have used Fenwick, St. Croix, and Huckabee, but wrangler makes the best.