Ok guys, I could not stand it any longer and decided to break down and call Stix to order a rod...
I ordered a 7' medium action with all of Stix's bells and whistles...
Just for everyone's information, Stix is a great guy to talk too (and he does talk alot

). Even if you don't want to buy a rod and just may be interested in getting some info on the Stix Spriral give him a call, he will explain it to you and
absolutely will not pressure you into buying a rod. He simply will ask you questions in a way that by giving your answers your actually designing your own rod...
Thanks Stix....I'll be waiting for my rod...