I just switched from Denali Myriad ($120 a rod) to a rod that Bays Edge sells for $44 and very happy. They got the Ugly stick cal 1100 blank and had a rod made special for them. It is the ugly stick 7' medium blank and is perfect for board or dipsy rods. I can see the bite very easily and it is made with stainless eyes with no inserts. go check them out before you buy anything I was very impressed with them. I will have 4 myriads for sale for $80 a piece.