Slow? Medium? Fast? Something in the middle? That is all up to you. To address your inquiry about finding a new rod, my suggestion is to test cast or try as many rods as you can before you buy. It sounds like you want something else, but have not determined what that is. The best way is to try lots of rods and you will determine what "feels" best to you. You can do this by test casting rods at fly shops or trying some of your friends rods.

Good luck and have fun!

Dr Bob