Caught a 45cm Kuro-o and a 51cm Kuchibuto, no problems. The power when the rod loads up from the tip is amazing. There are some minor scratches, but I don't think it will affect use. This is just a personal inspection. Returns and complaints after purchase are not accepted. The isogawa rods I'm selling are washed with water after use, dried in the shade, and then regularly coated.