thanks for sharing your impressions. the position of the hook keeper on TOP of the rod is indeed curious. any thoughts on the exposed, all-metal buttcap? I'm actually beginning to think those people who claim Abu rods are overpowered for the ratings are just used to noodly rods. i have the 7' med-fa...

also, the ball bearings on the STX are stainless steel whereas on the SX, they're unspecified. btw, abu-garcia is offering a free hooded sweatshirt with purchase.

the zillion is stouter by far. you can use a 735 dobyns for frogs but i'd recommend the 736 for frogs and pitchin' (but it's too heavy for paddletails, IMHO).

i have a couple of veritas but no verdicts. anyway, i find it curious that the veritas incorporates nano technology but the verdict doesn't. i have to wonder, "why not?"