I can assert that it IS better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick...haven't tried the fish thing, yet.
I'm +1 with all the comments about Aelle, both the upsides and downsides.
and the big upside is that since it's considered a "bargain" tubeset you should be able to get a bargain price on a frame or bike...$700 even for a Moser Aelle is not a bargain.