I have one 1141 GLX that has been used once. While on this one trip, I displayed the rod's versatility among the greatest of depths. It has proven itself among the best in the spartan. My knowledge about the rod tells me that it is used to "boonsnaggle." This is the technique in which you use a really long leader and put some bait on the hook to cover up the fact that you are really just lining the fish. To call this a fishing "technique" is comical. I would like to sell this rod just to avoid the consequences of lethargy.