I just got an email from TenkaraUSA that my new rod is scheduled for delivery tomorrow. I'm excited. Now if only this blast of winter that we're having could be cut short and spring could be delivered ahead of time so I could try out my new rod.

goneflyfishing,
I picked the Yamame instead of any of the other choices because the way I read the advertising it would be a bit better for handling larger fish and in the places I panfish there's always the chance I'll hook a nice bass instead of a bluegill or crappie. I had another telescoping pole that I broke by catching one too many bass with it and not handling the pole correctly.