I own the 8'-6" 5wt 4-piece with the CSR reel, and it's a fine utility rod. Not too fast and not too slow, it makes for a nice middle-of-the-road action rod. I have only fished it twice because I like a faster action rod, but I'll hang on to it as a backup or if I need a rod for a friend in a pinch. If you don't like it, ship it back to them and get your money back. I went to the store and test cast the rod before I bought it.

Joe