hey fritz i wanna fish lighterbthat rod seems lighter than what youd expexted for a 6 ounze , i think the ratings are off cause a bloke on sealine brok the tip with his first cast ;lol i wouldnt throw more than a five ounce for kobbies , just scared off the rod breaking i will have a better look at the rod before i buy it , the blue marlin ELS also came out with a light rod now