I have the 1143,1084, and 1025. One thing that I will say is the 1084 is by far my favorite. The reason I say this is the 1143 tends to lose a little feel just above the handle because it is 9.5 feet long. You must remember that is a long ways to transfer feel through graphite. While the 1084 is a rod you use in the same conditions yet it feels more precise. It has more of a sudden response, everything feels sharp and precise. I probably use my 1084 80% of the time. If I fish heavier water I go to my 1025.
keith

------------------By the way has anyone tried the new titanium rod from lamiglas???


[This message has been edited by stlhdr1 (edited 01-11-2001).]
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