Thanks to all for the kind words. I just emailed Sage with my choice of the 9' 6wt. Can't wait to get my paws on that puppy!

Tim...Thank you for the kind words as well. I thought I wouldn't be able to pick the TFO up until end of this month, but Scott will be in my area tomorrow afternoon & is bringing it, so I'll mail Priority either tomorrow or 1st thing Saturday. I'll email soon as it's sent. BTW, your past kindnesses always DO come back to you.
Thanks to you my friend,
Mike