Was watching a BassMaster video the other day and it got me going so I restrung one of my poles. I figured I go out today and make a few cast with it just to test it out. 2 bass and one lost square bill crack in about 10 minutes. Plus the 2nd fish had a old hook in its mouth so it felt good to remove it. The smell of fish hands in December is great! Even got my bass thumb ripped up a bit!