I realize small businesses have got to make money and the economy is very bad, but rod building has turned into a very expensive hobby, don't you think? You buy a rod blank for $40 bucks and you end up having to put another $100 to $125 or so into components. It's to the point where you can buy a quality rod for cheaper than you can build your own. I understand it's a hobby and we have the luxury of building custom, but gees, it's getting so expensive. I just had to let off some gripes.