Purchased for a trip to the Bahamas and Covid hit and the trip got delayed. When restrictions were lifted and we finally to go and bonefish I only fished this rod one day. We were in extremely windy conditions and the next day I switched to a heaver rod, with not much better results, I might add. The wind was 25 to 35 mph each day. The rod was also lawn cast some before the trip. The cork shows minor soiling. Other than the cork the rod is in beautiful condition. For me, under normal conditions an Asquith is the easiest rod to cast I have ever cast, very forgiving, I just don't fish a 7wt here. The Asquith series is the culmination of years of experience in design, materials, and manufacturing techniques. Built on Shimano's revolutionary Spiral X platform, the Asquith boasts superb power transfer from tip to hand, quick recovery, and increased sensitivity. Designed by world casting champion Steve Rajeff, the Asquith is an exploratory step into the future of rod manufacturing technology. With fast actions, generous power levels, titanium guides, and exceptionally light swing weight, all rods in the series excel in fishing situations where developing high line speed and making precise cast. Rod will be shipped UPS with insurance.