i think fuji is the best as do most rod manufactures. To not use them on a premium range of rods is a bit strange and would be a deciding factor during purchase for me. I have many rods with fuji alconites(many loomis) and find them strong and corrosion free; with little or no maintanance. Getting back to the original topic s10 alternative loomis pbr844s or pbr843s(bit lighter). Lighter ,stronger more sensitive.