Thanks, I've been talking to some rod builders that don't seem to be very knowledgeable, their idea is decide the weight you want to launch for the blank. i'm fine with that,after that they hand me a book of guides and say pick out what you want. That's where i hit the wall,they don't want to see the reel or ask about it. Seems to me if someone is building a rod they would want to know about the reel.Thanks guys guess i'll keep trying.