Thanks for the replies everyone. I guess my original post wasn't very clear to anyone but me. The rod was "MY" first build.I have since built others and do enjoy it. I was hoping with all the networking and relationships here, someone somewhere might have a tip section for this model. I already have another 3wt.rod but this one was great for a loaner / learner and had sentimental value because it was so ugly. Rich
"Growin up leads to growin old and then to dyin. Dyin to me don't sound like all that much fun." J Mellencamp