Hi Craig, Thank you for an informative article on TFO and rod making in the good ole USA. Outstanding article. Like most Americans, I appreciate the made in USA. I work part-time at Cabela's in the fishing dept. after 12 years of retirement. It is now 4.5 years and is great for my health and having a good time helping customers. This information will add to my knowledge arsenal as we sell TFO, though we don't have a large selection at the Allen Store. Is it possible to get a list of other brands they make rods for. I'd like to share with customers as I educate them (we have a lot of novices!) to the nuances of why this rod, not this rod and to stress the USA made. BTW, we talked many years ago when I was President of Crappie Anglers of Texas. I've been getting Lone*Star ezine for a very long time. Keep up the good work. Thank you, Jimmy