Thanks Rainbowchaser. Ever catch one?

uh...I had forgotten about looking on here for instructions. ICW a new break....that is what concerns me the most. I know if you mess with one area....above it and below it become in danger. Since I lost 11.5 inches...I could just turn it into a 10' rod. However I have already kind of bent it by hand and don't like it. Feels like it would become an 8wt!

Thanks again.