The beginner or professional fly fisherman will love these high quality but affordable rods. Lefty Kreh is recognized around the world for his fly fishing expertise. He decided to build a fly rod the average outdoors person could afford. I love mine. It casts really well and I don't have to baby it when I carry it to the local river. This would make a great rod for a beginner and it has the finesse an expert would love for a specialty rod. Get one, go to a river, and cast away. You won't be disappointed.