That is awesome Tim. Going to be buying a new 8 weight rod very soon, like the looks and folks are saying about the Flex rods by Ross. Kinda pricey but with a lifetime warranty and that kind of performance think it might be worth it. Went out to Camp Ernst Lake in Boone county yesterday. Attempted two casts into a strong wind with an overloaded 5 weight and went back to the car and grabbed by spinning rod. Caught one tiny stocker trout on a panther martin, which is one more than I saw anyone else catch yesterday.