Thanks for the great information. Now to clarify-- I currently do have backing, line and reel on the rod. In my previous post I meant that I would like it to balance with fly line in the guides. That being said, my reason for interest comes from an article that I read this last week, I cannot remember if it was on FAOL or not. I do not have a very nice (read expensive) combo and my interest was in maximizing the sensitivity and possibly even reduce fatigue. I appreciate Buddy's post because it reminds me that there are a host of different possibilities that are all dependent on my taste as a fisherman. Really what I was inerested in was timkering with the combo and seeing what works the best. Thanks to all for the information.