Thank you fcch for your input and e-mails. Thank you LF also for your input. Benjo-I value any input from those on this board and that is why I asked for it. There is a lot of experience on this board and even though I have already committed to buying this rod, I still wanted input from those who have used one or had one. From what fcch has told me, I feel this rod will work just fine for me. I just wanted to hear what others had to say and their pros and cons. Thanks to all.