sage rod has miner damage to cork, small piece is missing easily repaired does not affect how rod handles just a little cosmetic problem but can be fixed cheaply, orvis reel in very good condition with cortland 9wf dyna tip line. i used this for steelhead and for theowing big bass flies, would like to trade for a quality 6wt outfit or $400, original cost over $1100. THANX TRADE COMPLETED, NO LONGER AVAILABLE.....THANX ......