I own many of these. Love all the color and sizing options, but the tip protector is absolute money. My dog managed to some how hook her nose onto a treble hook and went absolutely nuts. Rod got pulverized on furniture and shaken around like you wouldn't believe and somehow it didn't break. I think I have my Evlove rod sleeve to thank for that. So my rods okay, dog has a nose piercing now but she's otherwise no worse for wear, my top water bait required a new treble hook, and I required a ticker because all that nonsense was a little too much for me, but yeah, just buy these. They are awesome!