Andrew,

Have a 8'6" 3 piece 4 wt. that was at one time my go to rod. I haven't strung it up in over a year but I have to say it performed well for me. Never had a problem with it and for the money I would have to say it's a good value.

Will the 7 wt. perform as well I can not answer, but if compared to other 7 wt.'s in it's price catagory it performs like my 4 wt. you won't be disapointed.

Leo C.