Thanks for the additional comments on the CLA. As I said, I am a Ross fan and like any Ross I have owned.

I am looking to put 7 wt line on the reel and it seems from a price standpoint, the CLA 4 (about $230) and the Rhythm 3 are the same price. If I go to the Rhythm 3.5 it is only $10 more. It sounds like for the size reel I am looking for, it is little to no more money to buy the Rhythm and from the comments here, the Rhythm has a little better drag. I think the smaller CLAs would be a good choice in quality and price for the average trout set up.

Dr Bob