Enjoyed your post. I have also ordered a TFO rod but I ordered the Series 1 8 1/2' 4 weight. I took one on an outing on the river here 2 weeks ago and it did well. I took 2 reels with me. One with 4 weight line and the other with 5 weight line. I much preferred the way it handled the 5 weight line and will probably stay with 5 weight. I hope you enjoy your new TFO as much as I feel I will enjoy mine.

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Warren