I have never been real impressed with carrot sticks. First of all they are like a sharp stick to the eye to look at. I recently purchased one of the 7' 9" Heavy power fast action models to throw a carolina rig with at Rayburn and toledo. I am not real happy with it and have offered it to a friend as he like the rod. I just recently ran across this article and wanted to pass it on. I have never been a big fan of Boyd Duckett. Not that I don't like him just indifferent. But after reading this article I have tremendous respect for him as he has gone against the grain and stood up for his beliefs in a business where you are made by the number of sponsors you maintain. Way to go Mr. Duckett--my hat is off to you.
http://www.basszone.com/2009quickflips/duckett7.htm