When you are watching for those light bites with braid, Id recommend using a rod with a very sensitive tip (quick flex at the top) which will provide some play for the lure
We went through 4 or 5 different shapes before we settled on what we find to be a great balance of grip and comfort
LIGHTWEIGHT and balanced design perfect for long walk to the fishing spot or down the docks to the boat
So, why the expense in BFS
And, honestly, in many cases the new remasters of essential catalog titles (Beatles, Fleetwood Mac Rumours, Pink Floyd, etc.) sound better than early copies and are certainly more readily available (Walmart, Target, Barnes & Noble, Amazon)
This reduces initial drag start-up inertia