Guys I had to be gone a few days, sorry about just getting back with everyone. Umm, while gone my wife found and purchased a new Fly Rod/Reel in pink, lol so I'm gonna end up with a brand new St. Croix 3wt she has coming this way now. I'm gonna give it a try first. I do appreciate all the offers and I might hit some of you back if this doesn't work out.