a medium power inshore rod is equivalent to a medium heavy freshwater rod..just a little fyi.that's why i buy medium 8-17 lb inshore rods most of the time. anything stiffer trout start throwing treble hooks. nice red.
The rod has held up beautifully! Not sure where your hearing the gritty sound, might be the GoPro. The reel is smooth and the drag is amazing! Check out this recent video…it’s the same combo years later. BIG REDFISH on my Tsunami Shield Rod and Reel! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-PSU_aF833KQ.html
@@flbasspaddler appreciate the fast reply. The negative reviews of people saying the tip breaks easy leaves me to believe they aren’t pairing rod/reel/line #test correctly. Seeing as yours is still holding up I’m getting one. Got a follow from me, thanks!