I think you hit the nail on the head ducksterman. These plastic rods are very fast and it is difficult to feel the rod loading with a short line out. Sorta like trying to load a broom stick with a clothesline rope for a line. My opinion is that for these tiny little rods, bamboo really shines. I made a 2 weight for a fellow this spring and it is great from 4 foot to 40 foot. The threes forus and fives I make are the same way. I don't know that I would care to make a 1 weight or a 0 weight in bamboo. Maby glass would be a better choice.

Good fishing to ya

fishbum