After getting to spend some time on the water with my 7'8" heavy/fast 21 Carrot Gold I feel I'm ready to pass some judgement:

Line Guides- They may be cheap looking but so far show no wear from the 65# PowerPro that's spooled on my Revo SX.

Sensitivity- Pretty good. Not Amazing but definitely a few steps up from my BPS Nitro which is also spooled with braid for those wondering.

Balance- Very good. My cousin has a 7'3" regular Carrot Stix paired with a Viento and it feels VERY tip heavy where I don't notice this with mine. Maybe it's due to cork grips on the Gold versus foam on the regular?

Aesthetics- Either you like them or you don't. I love the way they look but thats my opinion and you know what they say about those...

Overall- I really like this rod. It feels very solid and well built and I would recommend one to somebody looking for a rod in the $200 range.

Hope this helps someone!

    I am glad you like it.  I have a regular Carrot Stix flipping stick and I also love it.

just bought a gold, haven't been able to fish it yet but i am in the garage every other day playing with it and casting in the parking lot. dont you just love the people who drive by and ask "catching anything" like it is the funniest thing ever.

just bought a gold, haven't been able to fish it yet but i am in the garage every other day playing with it and casting in the parking lot. dont you just love the people who drive by and ask "catching anything" like it is the funniest thing ever.

My neighbor asked me that once. I looked at him serious as could be and told him grass carp. He doesn't ask me anymore.  ;D

alot of people ask me that when i check lures and plastics at the pool in my complex . they look at me crazy cause i'll ''fish'' for awhile on one lure or plastic, then tie on something else and be there for a good hour , people just don't understand  ;D ;D ;D