After about 11,000 casts so far this summer, these rods are holding up great. It is so nice having the extra length to keep those followers away from the boat on the fig-8. Harv (the local rod builder here in Warren County) is making a few more sticks for some of my clients that have tested them out this summer. Some of the rod themes/colors include: Pittsburgh Steelers and Oakland Raiders. Harv can do it all.