Hello,
I am going to retire July 31st 07 after 28 years as a Conservation Officer. I have been hinting to my wife for a new fly rod. I am fairly new at fly fishing. I have a 6wt rod and would like to go lighter. I love panfishing! Three questions.
1. How light should I go?

2. I mostly fish strip pits, small lakes, and farm ponds from a "water wagon "kick boat. What length rod would be best?


3. $200 is my about my limit for a rod/reel outfit. Would need to mail order. Can anyone reccomend an outfit and mail order business. I have a cabelas, bass pro and ll bean catalog.

Thanks,
Tom