Travis and Tom are a class act Ive got 6 of there rods over the last couple of years, and have no complaints these rod are tough and very durable, as well as super sensitive, Ive got 3 rainshadows from 8.5 to 10 feet, as well as to older loomis's when they were still good, my 2 favorites are 1143 loomis and my 10ft rainshadow cant remember the # they ve caught salm to 40lbs, and tons of silvers, and in the last few mos lots of steelies, its been my best steelie season yet. Thanks Tom & Travis I will always recomend your work, you guys are great