second what Jim Smith said about Sierra Trading Post, and whatfly's observation that you may not want to overline a bamboo rod. at least not right off the bat. on the whole, they have more moderate action than your average graphite, certainly much more moderate than a "modern fast-action" graphite.
fly fishing and baseball share a totally deceptive simplicity; that's why they can both be lifelong pursuits.
For a contrary point of view, if a cane rod is marked "HDH", the conversion tables will tell you that's equivalent to a modern 6 weight DT. However, in my experience, it's more a 5 1/2 weight DT; the conversion table aren't all that accurate.
OTOH, with with a South Bend rod, you'll never really know until you've tried. They weren't very consistent, even with the same model and length rod. I've got a SB 290 that's a true 5 weight (and will handle a 4 1/2 weight) and another 290 that needs a 6 weight to load at all.
Bob
perhaps you could go to rodbuilders.org and read up on the CCS system if you haven't yet. Doing it will tell you precisely what grain wt the rod would handle well for a 30' cast. which would indicate what fly line to get for the rod
If you are looking for inexpensive and feeling adventuresom take a look here - http://shadowflyfishing.com/fly-fishing-lines.html
Somebody had posted this site awhile back and they use to post their pricing, but now I guess you have to call them for such. I was also wondering if they might not have some bamboo recommendations or insight.
http://www.flyline.net/
I have used Prestige Plus lines for several years in different weights and tapers. Not on bamboo because I don't use it. The lines are the same or better quality of much more expensive lines. Last I knew from a very reliable source, a Cabela's product manager, the lines were SA lines in a Cabela's box. I don't know if that is still true, but I will not hesitate to buy another one when I need a new line.
To the simpleton, proof does not matter once emotion takes hold of an issue.
I like the line.
I can tell that its overweighted
I put the 4 on my 5wt and it makes a smooth and delicate presentation.
I'm not a fan of the colors though, but that's my thing only
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