I dont know anything about the rod. Seems like a nice idea, but not something i would really want on a rod or would pay allot of money for. A trolling rod is not an item that needs to be a spendy one...at least for my apps.(board fishing) For my money id rather spend it on a quality line counter reel. I use the Daiwa SG27 lca for walleyes....Other than that, im sure theyre a nice rod.