I appreciate the feedback. That's a good point on them being discontinued but the only time I've broken a rod was when I rolled the tip of my best spinning rod up in my rear window leaving a local pond.... That wasn't a good day. I've heard the Argon has much better features (blank, guides) than the Mag but wanted to make sure there were no major issues with it causing Kistler to drop them. I think I may just take that chance. By the way, Simmons has them at 60% off right now. )