I had the pleasure of trying one of the new Guideline LXi rods on Friday. It was the 13'9" 9/10 coupled with a 9/10 F/H/I 3D line.
I must say it was one of the nicest rods I have tried in along time.
With a 10/12 Quadra the rod felt incredibly light in the hand and gave great feedback when casting.
This is a rod that would cover most of our fishing in this country and its one I'll certainly be getting for myself.
The LeCies that these rods replace were great rods but the LXi are in a different class and indeed will put many of the top end rods out there in their place.
A rare combination of Power, Delicacy and Poise.