pafisherman:

Congrats!! I have two of Wyatt's rods and I love them!! Maybe when we hook up we can fish 'em!

First of all I tried a SYLK on my rods and HATED IT!! It squeaked through the guides, especially the agate stripper, it got sticky in the guides and it didn't float long. Other people love them. I just don't see why a SYLK line needs to be used on a bamboo rod other than old rods with small guides. I think it is just a nostalgia thing. I'd go with any quality line that looks good and casts good.

As far as DT versus WF: the subject has been beaten to death. I use DT's on all my rods, cane, glass & graphite. I just like them better for normal distances and a 7'6" 4wt will probably be cast normal distances.

Reels - I'd put a Hardy Bougle on that puppy if you want to part with the cash required or a Featherweight or LRH Lightweight. It all depends on your budget.

Have fun and Happy Birthday!