Thanks a lot guys. Im using a tica 10' right now but want something in the 9'-9'6" range. Dont think im going to be getting the fenwick. I did notice the guides were looking a bit on the small side.
I am pretty sure the star stellar series rods are around the same price as the Fenwicks and are lot better. I have had the 9' in conventional and am currently using the 10' spinner, it is awesome for eeling and throwing plugs up to 3oz.