Yes, three weeks ago up in Michigan. The shop had a prototype Orvis Helious (sp) 5wt rod lined with the sharkskin. I was given the rod for the moring fish.

It does shoot line, very well. I couldn't get past the noise though...it really rakes across the guides. It made me wonder about long term effects...?

In short, i really liked the rod ($750 price point) and probably wouldn't buy the line even if it was priced at $60.

$850 for rod and line...