Ok, I posted this on a rod building site, but I want to hear from you guys as well. I make my own rods, but typically don't spend much on the rods I use. My lovely wife basically got me a$400 to send on a high performance rod blank for myself. I love 3wt rods for the Arkansas rivers I fish. I can get a Sage, Orvis, Thomas and Thomas all for under $400 for the blank, and I am sure there are options I have not even considered. I am looking for some help making the best choice on a high end trout rod, as this type of luxury will not happen again till after I put 4 kids through college.

Thanks for the help.