Well all I can say is I own 6 Ozark Heavy Jigging Rods. They have a great feel and a titanium tip that doesn't have a ceramic insert to cause you problems. If they can stand up to clients day in and day out they are tough. EB tried mine and since he has now bought several and likes them as well. Never tried their trolling rods but if they are anything like their other rods I use I wouldn't back up from a price like that. Good Luck and let us know what you think......Ranger