Jax, I'm curious about that rod holster set up you have.  If you get a chance can you snap a pic?  And agree about 2 piece rods.  I feel like an amateur with them.  I may BE an amateur but I don't have to FEEL like one! 

BTW, Stu don't do no baitcaster either.  I bought a baitcaster specifically for the BW but found I suck with them.  After the 3rd backlash it got put away forever. :) I wasn't very accurate either and not about to be frustrated learning when a spinning reel is just fine.