I like the rainshadow rods much more than the 1306 Lami. Talk to TH about a 1024 or 1084 rainshadow, its a little more money than the lami 1306, but not much, $145-150ish. For cheaper, pick up a berkely air im7, they have been on sale recently for $40-60. Hard to beat a abu 5500/5501 for the money as far as reels, but i really like my curado.