This rummor has been going on for some time now. I dont particularly believe it if Gudebrod is done, what will all the rod manufactures wrap their rods in (what do you think sage wraps their rods in Yep guidbrod)? They have the market in nylon building threadand It would particularly be stuiped for them to get out of that market. Anyway untill I hear them say were getting out of the market then I will beleive it, matter of fact I think I might give them a call.