DOUG, I am the fortunate one to have this rod!!!!!!!!!!!! It has been responsible for landing a king, ling, and some good snapper already I put a Diawa Sealine 40 SHV with 500 yds. of power pro and a small topshot of 50lb. mono.
I find it ironic that a rodbuilder ends up with a rod as a door prize.
I am not complaining though cause it came at a perfect time as a buddy of mine just started going offshore and I did not have a rod to fit the bill. I really do like it though.
I also believe that with as much publicity as the group is getting and you guys being founders I think I may have a soon to be collectors item!!!
Maybe I should stop fishing with it and put it up to preserve its integrity and future value.