hahaha thank you mister Fritts. Now can you explain to me how an anti-reverse bearing, which has NO connection to the spool on a cast, can affect casting distance. " It gives it more freespool" LMAO I'm looking for some Daiwa Original corks. I hear they give you another 10 yds on the your ...

I will have to be the voice of dissent and say that a <3% difference in rate of deflection is more likely a result of manufacturing variations than an entirely different blank.

I'm curious to see how these rods stack up against the rest of the industry. I'm pretty careful with my gear and haven't broken a rod in 15+ years, so I've questioned the value of warranties and often wondered how much I've paid for them. Always thought I would like to have the option to spend money...