Here's the deal.....I've got four of em'. I use ten six and the ten exclusively for kings and chum. I also use the longer ones for native steelies. Be sure you get the 8-17# rods. They are extremely tough, yet sensitive enough to feel tiny nibbles. You can't go wrong. I've found that they are a bit too stout for jig fishing though. The hook set on the longer rods is pretty intense and while jig fishing I've ripped it a little too hard and lost several fish because of it. I stepped up to the big leagues this year and bought a lami but when I head to the coast this weekend I'll be sure to pack my 10 footer to land those natives as quick as possible. Excellent rod for 60 bucks!