I own the 6wt 2pc. rod Got if for almost nothing without the rest of the components in the kit. The cosmetics and components aren't the greatest but appearance does cast line and fight fish. It not my favorite rod but it often finds itself in the boat and rigged up next to my more expensive and preferred Sage models. I find the rod pleasant to cast and fish. Nothing particularly stands out be but I found no glaring weaknesses either.

The reel is adequate for most freshwater fishing and some light saltwater of the type we do in the southern california bays and surf.

The S.A. packages availabe currently at Sierra Trading Post are pretty good deals considering they include rod, reel, line, backing and rod/reel case.