I let those that have to have the latest found out it isn't what they want and sell them used. The last "new" rod I bought was a nice Sage 2 hander that I had cast at a clave and fell in love with. I waited and bought a used one in like new condition with two new lines thrown into the deal for several hundred dollars less then the new price. Mostly I fish what I have although I am now looking for a nice fast action 3 or 4 weight, used. Haven't found what I want yet but it will come along in time and I know I will not pay anything close to original price.