I hope I don't get too much flak, but I am a guy that enjoys using ugly stiks often. I do have the higher end rods. When it comes to taking inexperienced friends and family out fishing I just have a rough time putting a $200 plus rod in their hands if you know what I mean. Ugly Stik not too long ago had a nice sale on some new original model ugly stiks. They were making way for their new elite series rods. Does anyone have experience with these new ugly stiks? Any pros or cons from the new designs? Are they the same blanks?