I have no complaints with my Allstar Rods. I'm just basing my recommendation on that, not what some store or owner thinks or does.

Actually, my recommendation for a doggin' rod is the IMX, but apparently I'm either loaded with $$$, or the only person to get 50% off Loomis rods so no one else can afford one.

What's the connection between Allstar and Rainshadow? Isn't Rainshadow either made in the same building as Allstar...or one of the Allstar people left and formed Rainshadow. It's something like that, I believe. I was under the impression that Rainshadow blanks were just Allstar blanks.

TH? Joe? What's the connection between the two companies? Is there one?

I'd love to get a TH Custom 1141s, but as of now, TH as yet to send me one.