If there is a constant bend long enough to warp it, then he don't catch many fish. It's bull-ony. Lean it up on your wall for 4 months and then it will warp.

I fish kokanee alot and of all the poles i have used the best with downrigger has been an 8ft 5/6wt fly rod with an ultralight reel with 6 or 8lb test. Works awesome. Even with a dodger. The length helps keep the fish on with the extra give. Sounds hokey but it works very well.