Lee Butler 5 I'm a beginner at fixed line fishing, but picked the Daiwa x35 based on reviews and price. I was not disappointed. In my first two outings I caught ten 6" Bluegills and a 12" Cutthroat Trout in different lakes. Rod is very lightweight, responsive to strikes, non-slip grip and great build quality all for much less than comparable Tenkara rods.