I have a 9' 2 piece 5wt built for me on a VPS blank and I fish nymphs and streamers 98% of the time, and in my own opinion, I think it handles beautifully. I did want one built on an XP blank but could not afford the the cost at the time. The rod builder told me, we are friends and he has fished with me, that he felt I would be pleased with the way the VPS blank fished and he was right. In my own opinion, I think you will be pleased with the VPS.
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Warren
Warren
Fly fishing and fly tying are two things that I do, and when I am doing them, they are the only 2 things I think about. They clear my mind.