I was afraid of it working just as it did...hence, the "try it before you buy it" deal that I made with its owner.

I'm thinking about building a rod for myself for Christmas, and a 1084, or a 1083 if I can find a blank I like, is exactly what I'm thinking about.

As far as the UEC goes, I'm happy with my own home brew...you guys can have all the "best bait fish offs" you want...I'll be the guy upstream catching my own fish!

Fish on...

Todd