I currently own 3 rods, 2 from name brand companies and this 9’ 3/4 from Wildwater. I use this rod to cast a 4 wt Rio Creek line with a dry dropper as well as tightlining a long euro style leader with 2 nymphs. It’s a fantastic rod that is on the moderate fast to fast action style and it can punch a line into a 18” diameter, rhododendron lined hole with no issue. It’s got a descent sensitivity for catching 6” Brook trout and descent fighting power when that 20” plus brownie takes hold. A fantastic rod for beginners and advanced anglers alike, I often grab this rod when a 9’ length is fitting the mountain rainforest stream I am fishing that day. WildWaters customer service is on top of thier field with fast turn around when a section is broken or even lost when a tumble down the creek led to multiple sections disappearing from my pack in a deep pool. Take a chance on a small American company. Wildwater puts a bar up in quality and customer service where bigger name rod companies should take note.