First built an IS761M for my grandson in November 2021. Have made 4 more (different blanks for different uses...) rods for him since, but this one continued to be his "go to" rod in both fresh and salt water. Then...tragedy struck a few weeks ago. His rod and a garage door had a disagreement, and the door won, to the tune of about 9" off the tip end. He was VERY upset. Told him not to worry, I'd build him a "replacement" with any blank he wanted. He wanted another IS761M. The replacement has a little more bling than the original, but then I HAVE been accused of having just a little too much free time on my hands... Hey, grampa's LIVE for this kinda thing :-)