Howdy Jim,

I do believe the VT2 did replace the VPS, but I don't know how the two compare. The handle on the 691 has anodized aluminium reel seat with a fighting butt. I like it.

As for rod action my 6 wt is not quite as fast as my buds XP, but it is pretty close, very smooth. My 4 wt is a bit slower than a 4 wt XP, but again nice smooth rod. I would like to try a 8 wt VT2 some day, I do have an 8 wt XP and love it.