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I ended up building on an xi blank from Hook and Hackle. At the price I bought it I couldn't pass it up. Rod turned out very good. I caught 1/2 dozen smallies and a 16-17 inch trout on its first outing. Mated with a Lamson Litespeed 3, 7wt Scientific Anglers sinking tip line, it worked to perfection. I see a high end 5-6 wt in my future....