I bought this new and used it for about 5 fishing trips. The tip broke about 1 cm off, and it has been repaired. The rod's action is unchanged and it works fine, so there's no problem. A bag is included. ■ 23GCORUS-612L-HS <Hard Solid Tip> With its ideal action for Ajing (Japanese horse mackerel fishing), this rod boasts excellent specs in terms of sensitivity, operability, and balance. Designed for use with jig heads, it's perfect for aggressive fishing where you actively hook horse mackerel. Like the 572UL-HS, it features a 0.7mm tip hard solid tip for delicate operation. Recommended for beginners and anglers unsure of which rod to choose.