Have not fished with one, but have spent an hour casting practice on my mates t1000 with fixedspool with braid plus heavy braid leader on 175grm leads.All l can honestly say is l instantly liked it, It was very easy to cast,and going a very long way very easily for me. Would l buy one,most definately in time as a braid rod for all areas and terrains.
Do l like the price No,bit steep l reckon.Ive fished next to him recently and seen a lot of fish taken on it out the kelp, it has all the necessary qualities needed up here,but then so it should for that price..