well i ended up buying a 9' 4wt diamondback flawless series...the reviews that i read were good and for just over $100 i couldnt pass it up!...i still may end up with a tfo or one of the cabelas rods as a back up....now my next question is what line to buy?...ive been warned not to skimp on the line but i wouldnt know the good stuff if it bit me in the...well you get the idea.

thanks

shaun