And has been replaced with a new line called Link. My initial side by side comparison (same reel, same line) is that the new rod is much stiffer or faster or whatever you want to call it. I was yard casting a 390 grain rio outbound floater. The Link requires the caster to really speed up or overline to get the rod to flex and give the line speed needed for those long casts that have soo much momentum they pull a little drag off the reel at the end. The link is more TCX like. The CPX flexes deeper letting the rod do much of the work and is hands down an easier rod to bang out distance. NO QUESTION. At the end of the day I'll take a rod that's easier to cast over any new high mod, carbon fiber, gen xxx, ultra super hyper fast, etc, etc.
The CPX was IMO as close as I've ever been to a high end rod at that price point. I'll miss them dearly. If you find them on clearance and you got the jingle they are some very nice sticks.
