I happen to have a slt 0wt it is a nice rod for sure. I was fortunate to get a new one for 305 bucks. As for bluegills. Yea they are fun on it. This memorial weekend i llbe fishing a place where i caught a 13 incher on the 5wt. Will have the 0wt with me this time. It'll be wait til see then. Not familar Dorber rods but just got a diamondglass 2wt 5footer in and a 2 1/2 Avon reel on it and it looks slick .