I don't know why, but this rod, ( Tiger Eye 6'-3 weight ) has done nothing but give me fits. First the fuzzies in the wraps. Not to mention that I don't think I'll ever build another rod using single foot guides. There's nothing to tape in place while you wrap the other foot. And if that's not enough, I gripped the rod too tightly in the wrong place and snapped 3 1/2" off the tip. So, now I have a 5' 8 1/2"-3 weight that doesn't quite look the way I'd like. Oh well, I'll bet it fishes well. This rod has been through all the bad times so I think there are nothing but good times left. I'll be able to identify this rod anywhere.