Actually I've been considering trying a 6wt. Was looking at some the other day.

It maybe taboo to mentioned here, as they are not a sponsor, but I really like Cabela's Three Forks rods and Prestige Plus reels. I've been using them all this season, the 3,5 and 8wt outfits, and they are very durable and hold up very well considering all the abuse I've put them through And there in my budget range.

I'm planning on taking a trip to their Mitchell,SD store this week and try out the 5 and 6 mod/fast 9-footers rods and get a better feel and see what kind of difference, if any, there is. Their only 2hrs away. The only other full service fly shop in my area is about a 6hr drive.

Mike