The Forecast is an excellent little rod! The kit has everything in it you'd need for a first, or second, or .... , build. The finished rod fishes very well. OK ... not like the top o'the line Winston or whatever, but still, very well!
The important thing is to remember to have fun building it..... whatever one you choose. Go for it!!
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