I am the happy owner of three of the Professional series rods. I think a
prospective buyer should cast one of them to see how they like it. I know Rick
Pope and he runs his business thje way I would run my own business. He is the
only owner of a rod company I have ever met who told me to try his rod and if I
did not like it to buy someone else's rod. I like that attitude. The 8.5 foot 3
weight rod is my current favorite 3 weight rod.

Big Dale