Ya know , after reading your 1st Post again and looking at that rod, The length marks are a neat idea especially in areas with changing size limits on minimum and maximum lengths of fish allowed to be kept. I know where I striper fish (Md.) this is the case.

The bands are a great idea as opposed to a tacky ruler thingy on the rod as I have seen elsewhere. the bands serve as a quick reference. I like it so much, I'm gonna drag my 9wt out and add a few bands myself..............Ed