thanks for the welcome stan, i've actually read some of your posts before i joined, you got some good ultralight threads. I also saw Ifish's video of the barbatos, it gave me atleast a bit of insight before i bought mine even though its a different model. And to answer your question there is definitley big fish around like bass and carp, but im not worried cause i keep my drag loose, but no structures like what u have to deal with, just tons of weeds. An when they get stuck i just open the bail, put the rod down and pull the string to get em out. And once i catch something picture worthy ill try figure out how to post a picture here