Littlefish, Here is something I learned to save a few bucks. I mostly purchase odd weight rods, 1,3,5,7 etc. It means I can use the same 3 wt line and reel on a few different rods, I own 9 3 wt rods. (Don't tell my wife). ;) I have found there is not much difference between a 3 or 4 wt or a 4 or 5wt...