Curtis (BBVD): Take a look at the Temple Fork Outfitters rods. They are high quality and reasonably priced. I fish the TICRx in 6, 8 and 9 weight. I caught a large King on the 9 weight at Weigh West in BC last year. I broke the tip on the 8 weight in Alaska on a bone head maneuver and they replaced it quickly. Patricks Fly Shop in Seattle carrier the entire line. Check them out. Steve