Hangler, your bewidling style of writing gets old bro. Stop having a crack and rocking the tree for fun.

Before you post, you should get all the facts, you of all people should know how the retail world goes. A state of the art rod, comes at a state of the art price, a price very few are willing to pay, and I've heard you blow your own trumpet of knowledge enough to know the insides of retail...........

The rods brought in are at a selling point where most kiwis can afford ( at the higher end of that bracket at that ). These rods are exceptional and work well. Yes there are better rods out there within the range, but there come at a heavy price. If you are so disipointed and genuwinely concerned bro, I would suggest contacting the NZ imported and ordering one which can be done........

You know the deal Hangler, stop doing what you do best, and go fishing elsewhere bro........