Yeah just returned the rod... really too stiff for my tastes and purchased another one of turners brands.. starts with an s, cant remember it but definately more sensitive and has a quicker taper. Hope they didnt trick me, but they would only give me store credit anyhow. Taught me this neat trick on how to tell the sensitivities on the rods though... put the tip of the rod at someone voice box and have them talk normally. Sensitivity on the rod will be shown by how well you feel the vibrations of the persons voice. Sure didnt feel it on the calico special.