Wanted: Used setup - 9/10 weight

[AlbaSurf]

------Edit: Due to some changes in my financial situation I am no longer looking to buy a rod in the near future. Thank you though to everyone who gave me information or let me know they had a rod for sale.------


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After some very helpful information from some very helpful people I am now looking more in the 7-8 weight range.
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I am looking for a used flyrod/reel (and maybe line if you've got one in good condition) in the 7-8 weight range to buy for my boyfriend for Christmas.

He is the one that got me into fly-fishing and we both have 5 weight rods which means that sometimes I tie flies that we aren't able to cast, especially when they are waterlogged. And we fish mainly for largemouth bass - so we want to use largemouthed flies!

So, if anyone has a setup that's not seeing much use, and would like to sell it to someone who will enjoy it and take good care of it for many years to come, let me know!
My boyfriend and I both want to do our part to reduce the amount of waste/excess/trash that is an inevitable result of a consumer-driven economy. So we'd prefer to spend $ on a used setup than a brand-spanking new Bass Pro brand or something like that.
And also, I am a college student. So I just want to say up front, maximum I could possibly spend would be $150.

Thanks!

[JohnScott]

Tried to send you a PM but your mailbox is full. Please make some room and let me know so I can forward you some information.

John

[AlbaSurf]

Oops, so my mailbox is empty now - I accidentally deleted ALL of my messages.

[melk]

PM sent re 8 wt rod.
Mike

[bobbyg]

AlbaSurf,

Hopefully you have a good fly shop nearby?

If so, I would recommend you get with them and try as many used rods as they have for sale. They might even be able to set up with a combo in your price range that really works for you.
I'm of the opinion that you should, if possible, cast a rod you're considering buying.
It can truly make the difference between an "ok rod" that you can fish and a really good rod you'll enjoy casting and fishing.

Bob

[AlbaSurf]

AlbaSurf,

Hopefully you have a good fly shop nearby?
I'm of the opinion that you should, if possible, cast a rod you're considering buying.
It can truly make the difference between an "ok rod" that you can fish and a really good rod you'll enjoy casting and fishing.

Bob

I don't have a fly shop nearby, but that is really good advice and I will probably do that before purchasing one.
Thanks!