your right maybe it is my casting. thats why i feel trying a new rod might help. I bought the rod i have just because I knew the name. Talk about clueless. Everyone does things in a different way. Thats why its great to have so many choices. Look at golf clubs. could they make the drivers any bigger, but its nice to hit 250+ every time. Or should you strugle with something that doesen't fit. That's why I vote for what ever works for each person. Thats why forums are great. you can talk to alot of people about similar issues.

I am off my soap box.

Looking forward to more imput. If there is some techinques I might use to help with the rod i have that would be great, because I don't plan to stop using it.

sjpike