I just built a forecast 7 1/2' 4 wt 4 pc. for a 7 y.o. and I have to say it's a really nice rod. Casts a 4 or 5 wt line well and the kid can actually cast it into a 3' circle with regularity at 20'. The rod will throw 45 - 50' of line easily. I might get one for myself to keep in the car. put single foot guides on it using sage guide spacing and had a reelseat laying around the house. I don't have more than $35 in the rod. Got the blanks at HookHack.com for under $15.