J.C. i assumed when i read the 5 weight shoot out article that the findings were unscewed and unbiased.I took the findings at face value. I have enjoyed my dealings with the yellowstone angler and i enjoy its website.MY point was that some of the findings certainly had me qustioning my choice in rods as well as my apparent lack of experience, since i have only fished with orvis, sage , and winston rods.Your reply answers my question.thanks