Fishhead5, I've only bought one Allstar 1141, as a gift for another person, and it blew up the first day he had it while casting. I also know of at least three other similar cases on 1141s. Can't say that about any other rod manufacturer. I've seen Todd land 40# chinook with his Allstar 1264 in heavy water and it performed fine. So again, I'd recommend staying away from the lighter action Allstar blanks.

Beezer