One rod is a Quantum combo I bought a number of years back for fishing in the ponds around my area. Always had a nice feel in my hand and a very sensative tip. Has brought in many 2-3 lb bass as well as fighting bluegill. The other is an older Berkley ex- lite 5' spinning rod, I picked up at a garage sale, again for pond fishing, especially bluegill. When I realized how many nibbles I wasnt detecting, I decided to try something else. Definetly easier to feel those lite nibbles and both are comfortable in the hand which makes a big difference !! The shorter 5' length is actually much easier in the boat to handle as I only have a 16' boat. My other 6' perch rods are the Cabela's classic rods wgich have a grest feel to them, all are rated as " lite" models, and have worked very well. Last season and this year, I began to notice how many times my bait was stolen and never felt the bite. Had to try something else and so far these ultra lite 5' have made a big difference....