I have found that these high dollar graphite rods are awsome.They are light with great sensitivity.A joy to fish!

Untill the mother ****er breaks five miles into a canyon

I gave up and fish my old dependable southbend noodle rod 80% of the time.I do not blame the rod manufacturers of these high end rods.I have had to admit that they are just too delicate for the beating olympic penninsula canyon.They cant even handle the wear of beating against itself while beating the brush.

I still own a certified pro that I will fish every now and then.