My contacts at GLoomis arn't saying much. I heard something last last winter about it, but I haven't been able to confirm anything.

Bob would probably know more than I...

But if you need a rod, just let me know what you are looking for and I'll give you a quote.

I would hate to see Gloomis change anything, I'm a huge fan of all of there rods.. and even the new Fly reels. :-)