I think most of you have seen the rods I’ve turned out over the last couple of months. I didn’t do much fancy stuff but did try to make em distinct from each other. Like many, I’ve got the urge for a better than average rod but I’m a little rough on my gear sometimes. I only have one space in my boat for my rods to ride and they get bounced around some. I can’t risk breaking what may be the most expensive rod I’ve ever bought. So I did the next best thing, I built them as light as I could. They’ve exceeded my expectations. They’re tough and handle large fish just fine. Being made for 2-6 lb line they cast the light jigs just right and still have enough backbone to set the hook, unlike the reputation that the 1-4lb rods did. These are all Fenwick blanks. I feel like I got the best of both options. The guides I used are known for improved casting by being high framed, and as light as I can get without being cost prohibitive. Torzite guides are light but pricy and not very rigid. I didn’t see them surviving in my boat very long. Last thing I conside!red was the cost. Basically, I built the three rods for about the same as some of the JDM rods cost for one. Should one of them get broken I’ll salvage what I can and go buy the replacement parts. Should you have the idea of some new rods, this route is worth considering. And it’s a lot of fun too.