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There is a brand new Winton BIIx 9'4pc 5wt on eBay for $529. You know you want one and it's cheaper than the Zero Gravity rod.

TC

I plan to go fishing next weekend with the outfit. I'll report back on how it feels after fishing with it all day. Either way, I plan on keeping the reel because I have been wanting to get a short...

Benjo, I tested it with the line through the guides. I should have mentioned that. I was just making sure I was testing it the right way to see if balanced.

brhokla, actually, the Orvis Battenkill...

I'm thinking of going with the 2500 series, maybe the 2550.

TC

That was with the line and backing on there. Thanks.

I just bought a Sage VPS 9ft 5wt 4pc rod(3 5/16oz) and a Sage 3200(3 1/8oz) but I think the reel is way too light. When I try to balance it with a finger somewhere around the middle of the cork...