Bob is awesome. I have a beautiful little 5'6" 3wt. that he made just for me. It's my favorite rod. The craftsmanship is great, and the attention to detail is very nice. His try out program shocked me too, you just tell him what you want, he makes it to order just for you, sends it to you, and then you send him the check for the rod. His rod cases are top notch also, they have an adjustable position for the handle which allows you to move it from one end of the case to the other if you so desire, or anywhere in between. I cannot say enough about Sierra Classic rods. And I cannot waight until I order my next rod from him. Good luck