Quote Originally Posted by Big Bad Wulff View Post
Check out the Redington Predator.
Beat me to it! They have a short 6 weight.

On the reel question, as had been stated, balance is far more important than weight. My 6 weight is tip heavy, it was an easy fix, put a heavier reel on. The reel I am running on that particular rod weighs a shade over 6 oz. Almost 2oz heavier than the reel I use on my 7 weight. I had planned to use the same reel for both rods with a spare spool, the reel on the 7 was just too light and made the 6 feel like an anchor in the hand. With the heavier reel, the rod fishes and casts like a dream.