Surprisingly good rod!
I bought this for a friend to get into fly fishing. And I’m pretty surprised how great the rod is! It’s really easy to cast so grey for beginners and it actually get get a good amount of line out! I also really like the line that comes with it. We live in FL and it doesn’t get tangled in the heat but stays really nice straight also has minimal memory!
The few cons and really the only reason I have 4 stars instead of 5 is the reel seat is made of plastic. If it was aluminum then for sure I’d give 5 stars. And obviously the handle is foam but what do you expect for the price. Even the reel isn’t a click and pawl and has a smooth enough drag. I think this is an excellent backup rod or starter rod and just gotta give Cortland props for making such a nice and affordable rod!