This rod is sharp when casting while possessing the tenacity and added lifting power. This 710 was built for anglers to devote their strength to aggressively fight the fish instead of supporting the angler for long drawn out fights. Although it is possible for anglers to high stick this rod to conserve energy, the lifting power will allow anglers to take initiative of the fight before it ends up becoming a long drawn-out battle. You could say that this rod will only show its true evolutionary characteristics to experienced anglers.