The only rod I own is a Three Forks 8ft 5wt , not the size you asked about but for overall quality, I've fished it all of last year for everthing from perch, smallmouth and larger trout on the Little Red and bass. But like others have said too, I've had more experienced fly casters try mine and they were very impressed with the quality and casting of it, and I only paid $29 for it when it was on sale last Christmas!