Rolly: I have read the entire 7 pages (so far) on that thread, and there are naysayers and fans. However, other than 1 or 2 on that thread have actually held one of these rods in their hands. As to other rod manufacturers using the same technology, I couldn't see that other than one post that said St Croix would be next year and the price would be increased to reflect that.

This new Nano-silica matrix resin is just part of the equation. There is a whole lot more that goes into the development of a new series of rods. In my experience with G Loomis, both as an independant company and with Shimano at the helm, their claims of performance and expectations were always backed up with facts.

I am still the most excited kid on the block waiting for these rods.

Ed