It has all the simplicity of a cane pole with the added benefits of portability (collapses to roughly 2' or less for walking through the woods or slipping into a backpack), light weight (3 ounces give or take), the ability to cast a weightless fly on a line no heavier than 0X tippet and still protect 5X tippet and land 20" trout.

It's just as much fun, though. (And I suspect Letort Crickets or San Juan Worms would work about as well!)