Thanks rln. I'll look into it today after I finish the tune-up on the old boat's Volvo.

Can you recomend a few good rod blanks? The guides were using what appeared to be constant taper nine and ten foot rods with maybe a six inch fighting butt and a long upper handle. I think I'd like more power in the butt section but am open to suggestion. I'm also partial to glass for boat rods since thay don't give you a heart attack everytime a tooth drags accross the leader.