Sport,
Have you ever noticed that what was once the B-all and End-all of rods a few years ago, is now replaced by a new B-all and End-all rod making that one obsolete? I always chuckle when a rod from 5 years ago that had "arrived", is now forgetten about by the same manufacturer. But hey, it's an indusrty, and many folks make a living at it, so I guess I don't blame them...