I've been using Triton TDRs for the past few years and love 'em. I've had guests on my boat break numerous rods in the past but the TDRs stand up to the abuse. I'm not exactly looking for sensitivity in a rod when I go downrigger fishing....just looking to get back to the dock with my gear intact and a few fish in the box. At $40 a shot you can buy yourself another steelhead rod!