They are great rods for the price for bluecats and flatheads. I used them for several years and never had a problem with any of them. Here is a photo showing the rod in action on a mean 40lb bluecat from a couple of years ago on a MH ProAngler.
What have you gone to now?
In my earlier post I was not and am not knocking the rods. Not many would stand up to that kind of load but I think the rod run out of steam.
I just feel that the rods seem to be lacking the backbone needed at times.
They are without a doubt a very strong rod as far as breaking strength which means a heck of a lot.
I can see why a guide would love them. Hand it to a client with a reel properly set and set back and watch the action.
Great fun