They are all opinions. I haven't heard any complaints about actual defects or anything. TFO seems to shine in that regard. If you build, check out this review on TKF: [url=http://www.texaskayakfisherman.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=28497:e7141]http://www.texaskayakfisherman.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=28497[/url:e7141] .

My only "complaint" was not really a complaint as much as it is a review. Like I said, they just don't suit *me*. These are not the only rods that don't. Heck I think XPs feel sort of clunky. I was just sort of kidding on the ugly thing and wouldn't have brought it up myself but it came up. I have a GL3 and some consider them sort of ugly.

One last thing: I would hate it if folks thought I was belittling them based on cost. I don't spend much on rods either and have very few compared to most. I can appreciate not wanting to spend that extra $100-150. And for $90, they're awesome rods for the price to get into the sport with.


[This message has been edited by preast (edited 02 June 2005).]