Rob I have had the 15' Perflex prototype for two weeks of *ahem* testing. I have had my hands only on the 15' Perflex and a couple of the new single handers from Scott.
To be honest I have not seen the Perflex in fully 'ready to market' specification but what I tested (production blank with DTX 'fittings') pleased me greatly
It was more than happy with everything I put on it from a Skagit and heavy tips chucking 'big shit' down to wee flies on a floater.
I should have been assessing it more and fishing with it less, but it was so nice to use I sort of.....errrr...... fished with it. A lot.
Definitely a very accomplished all-rounder in my less than skilled hands, I'd say the rod is softer in the tip and in action than my own DTX 'Spey' and the G2 that replaced it. I got some big distances out of it without really trying, felt like second nature and I like that in a Salmon rod.
In that price band I think you'd have a hard job finding something that feels so immediately comfortable, it's like picking up an old friend.
I liked it a lot - obviously
I think I can guarantee you will too and (again) in that price range I think it will do very well indeed.
Go buy one Rob
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