Okuma Shadow Stalker Inshore Spinning Rod (1 Piece)

To start with they ship this rod in a heavy duty triangular tube and it arrived in perfect condition. I have used the rod 3 times now and can say with confidence that the MH is correctly categorized. 7.5' length is nice , wish it was 8' to be honest. The guides run true and work perfectly even with union knots sliding through if you run a 5' leader like I do. The reel seat needed a little readjustment after the first few fish caught but that's just a quick twist and normal thing to happen to a new rod ( hasn't needed tuning since ). The handle is a nice length and affords a good fulcrum for hoisting those big reds or snook into the boat. I paired my rod with a Shimano Ci4+ xg and love the balance and lightness. I run 20# braided line with a 5' mono leader and cast about 80 yards easily or flip up under mangroves 20' away with a 1/4 oz. jig or medium shiner. If you're wanting to cast really long distance go with the Medium rod not the MH. After having this rod for a while now and landing quite a few fish with it I can say I would suggest it to anyone in the market for one. I wouldn't be scared to use this rod on a tarpon either, if I could just get one to bite! lol

This fishing rod is made out of poor quality materials. This is a 7'5" medium heavy,. I was trying to set up my fishing reel for the fist time. The top EVA handle that locks the reel in place teared up by simply twisting it until it locks the reel. I didn't even get to fish with it once. Unfortunately, I made the mistake of ordering a second rod before knowing how poor quality the fist one is. The second one is 7' medium. Most likely, I will have to return the second one as well. I don't believe this is a one time defective rod. This is most likely a factory defect. I hope I'm wrong.

Great rod! Lots of back bone and power. Great casting distance. Also purchase a heavy action in a bait casting setup with a okuma Komodo reel with 25lb braid line. Was able to pull in some football size tunas and dorados on a over trip.

Rod exceeded my expectations for what I paid. the quality rivals other rods I have owned for hundreds more, will definitely buy these again

7ft mhvy

Husband loves it. :-)

It was ok. I returned it once I got it in. I just didn't like the action on the Rod.

One of the nicest inshore rods I own