upgrading to the 4-40 rods is a must, the 2-56 crap they included will simply bend up like a wet noodle.

Try scuffing up the 2-56 rod with 80 grit, then 3M77 some Uni Carbon, (the thinnest you can find) wrap the Uni 2~3 times around the rod, then soak with thin CA.

Super strong, super stiff and a lot lighter than 4-40 rod.

Every little bit helps, I got mine down to 6lbs 7oz w/Satio 91.

Darrin C