Boone: What Derrick said except I primarily used Fenwick Techna AV rods before I "found religion" in the form of my first Helium. I now fish with 7 Heliums and one Techna
IMO, once you've found 'the' rod and can afford another why stray back into 'rod-confusion'? You already know which rod is best and I hope you'll continue your Bassin' career with another Helium but only you can decide what's best for you .
Dan _________________
"I give my loyal and enthusiastic adherence to the present; with all its fresh and glorious possibilities; but I shall never forget that it is to the Old South that the New South owes all that is best and noblest in its being."