Long time lurker first time poster, but I bought this rod over the Winter. Living in Michigan I haven't had the opportunity to fish it yet but as kschultz said, the finish and build is amazing. I have a couple high end St Croix and a couple mid range Loomis rods, and i had a hard time picking up a non US company rid but this thing is sweet. Cannot wait for ice off! Sorry That's not really a review but here's the TT review.
Definitely read the tackle tour article
http://www.tackletour.com/reviewmegabassf3611xxs.html