I bought the 9ft 6wt 5pc A5 a few months ago on their sale, for about $160 inc. case. I would describe it as a firm medium action that I really like. It is a little softer than my competition casting rods, but roll-casts like a dream (and far), and has a good feel for putting the fly where you want. IMO this is because there is enough firmness in the butt to tell you when the rod is loaded on the backcast, even though it is not generally a stiff rod. I would describe it as a fishing rod as opposed to a casting rod - if that makes any sense to you. No complaints. For the price you mentioned, I think you should get it.
If you get it, let us know how it turns out.
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