Yes VCM ever since I acquired the Teton and a lower end jdm Majorcraft XUL ( I have Randy Aka Alphahawk to thank for this one..lol) several years ago, I've always been fascinated to try a higher end UL rod outside of my usual Lightning rod, Fenwick, and Shakespeare Micro serie staple but before I came across threads posted by folks here I wouldn't know where to point my hard earned dollars to but ebay in search of this highly regarded rod! Oh btw ebay sellers are asking over $350 plus tax on one of these. Base on what is said here i have no doubt it's gonna be one sweet rod!