I purchased this rod six years ago and used it for live bait fishing, catching yellowtail amberjack. I used it for the first one or two years, but I haven't been fishing for yellowtail amberjack recently, so I'm selling it. I think I used it about 10 times a year. After each fishing trip, I would wash it with lukewarm water, dry it, and then apply a coating agent for storage. There is some slight dirt on the grip, but otherwise, there are no noticeable scratches or stains.