I tied a 3/8 stone jig and trailer on it and pitched it in the back yard, very impressive, you can pitch the thing a mile and it is VERY light. I never thought another 6" of rod length would make that much difference in the effective pitching distance. 
I am very impressed with the rod and can not wait to get it on the water. 
at SD! WTG Ezcue! Now get to pitchin'.....in some WATER 
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