Thanks for the advice guys. I have heard great things about the Yakima. I got my first taste of fly fishing in August while visiting a friend in Idaho Falls. He took me for a drift on the Snake. Unbelievable fishery. I ended up buying a 5 weight 91/2 foot St. Croix and a cheap Okuma. Can't wait to get out again, but have been spending most of my time lately dragging flashers and hoochies in the salt. Thanks again.