Hi Guys. I fish bass alot, mostly from shore. typically I catch almost all my fish either within the first 2-3 strips of line or right when the fly is at shore- just as I am getting to recast. I also fish big flies. most of my flies for bass are 3-5" long. My advise - over line your 6wt with a 7wt bass taper. The Bass tapers on the market today all come in at close to 190+ grains....heavy front loaded lines that toss bass flies with ease. I would not spend the extra $$ on any rod, till you try this 1st. If you don't like it....you can always go and spend the extra $$ on a 7wt rod....your already looking in that direction..so buy the line 1st and give it a shot.

~WES