Got the 7'6" CGR 5/6 weight rod and fished it most of last summer and fall. Before I bought it I did some lawn casting in the parking lot. I also tried the 7' 4 weight and knew immediately it was not enough rod for the bigger smallies I'm after. The 5/6 puts out a lot of line and is a very nice rod. The cork is decent, the workmanship good and the case it comes in is just an extra bonus. I wish my rod had just a bit more butt to it but I have never regretted my purchase.