Damn, I am pumped. Brian, the rod wrapping machine, did the entire rod in one night this weekend for me and it's sweet! This is the rod I have been looking for for so long now. The action is just like I was hoping with the guides on. Very moderate action, the rod bends a long way into the handle. But at the same time very stiff and very light. Kind of an STH8 if you know the Castaway numbering scheme. 8' with 10 guides plus tip, single wrap (no under wrap) and jet black just like my 800L. This rod is for 5 and 6" big hammers and 7" slammers. Hopefully I can break it in on a good one like I broke the 800L in on an 8lber at Spring Lake }>