I went from Huckabee 10' Meat Draggers (which I loved) to an X13 for more length. (Huckabee was out of stock on their 13' at the time). X13 is a great rod. Boats 1.5# slabs with ease (my lake seldom produces bigger). Recently 2 Huckabee's and my X13 died in a fire. Jenkos' 3 yr no fault warranty is NICE!