No rice bad for your sugar . Igot one of them 14' ft ones from the raffle . I know it is a trolling pole , but i single pole . It does have a good feel but if i ain't fishing 14' foot deep i try to slang them out on the deck . A good won't stay on if you muscle him to quick . I really need the shorter jig pole . and i am having to watch what i eat . I have to save up for a good fish fry . lol