i got one from a friend who didn't like the color. i was very impressed w the way it cast and shoots line. i have only fished it 3 times.this line is about 3yrs old the tip sinks so i have cut 2.5 ft off the front but haven't tryed it yet.casts better than any i have used in a longtime. my fly shop is takin on the line iam wating on the new ones. was told that they have corrected the tip sink problem.ihave used them all SA and rio. my shop owner has been using one for a while he has same impressions but his tip doesn't sink.