YESSSSSSSS! I just recieved my new Shimano Scorpion 1000 and STM7 today!!! WOOOHOOOOOO Wow! That rod is ill!!!! And the reel!! Spool spins fo 24 seconds! That's about 6 sec faster than a TDX!!! You can tell I love this combo right!! Can't wait to use it! Hey John, what were you talking about when you said you'd mail me a card? I don't think I have one? later Charlie