http://www.tackletour.com/reviewise2009pg5.html

I was perusing the TT site & came up to the 2009 ISE Show on the West Coast.  Saw the new Okuma C3 rods, actually TT showed them at the ICAST show previously.  This is a great looking rod & I like the carbon handle & split grip.  It's also priced right at $150-160.  When these rods become available, I am looking to getting 1 baitcast & 1 spinning rod to my arsenal.  It also comes w/ a limited lifetime warranty.

I saw that tonight, the look awesome. When you get them let us know what you think? I think I am going to try a carrot stix next but the C3 has sparked my attention as well.

Here's the specs on the Okuma C3 rods:

http://www.okumafishingteam.com/RODS/conventional/C3.html

Compared to the Carrot Stix LTX, I like the guides on the C3 & the carbon split handle.  I just don't like the lengths, but thats me being picky.