does anyone know anything about "Aleka" fly rods/reels. An ad popped up when surfing the web recently, and they look interesting, prices for a combo set seem fair, but about the only thing I can find out for sure is they are from across the big pond, with a new distribution HQ in PA, and rumor has it a former employee of Sonik (?) fly rod mfg from England started Aleka. Comments stated the Aleka rods/reels look very similar to the Sonik brand, but it appears the Sonik brand is strictly UK. I haven't seen anyone in the US selling that brand anyways.

The reviews on Aleka's website are all positive (big surprise), and found a few forums with some comments, mostly positive, but all from England/UK area. Some like Aleka and some do not, but it seems like fly rod preference is like the old Chevy/Ford/Dodge debate. Whatever suits your personal preference in rod characteristics is what some one recommends. They do have 28 day "free trial" period tho.