Chrome,

I have a Lamiglass 9' 7 wt that I built for summer steelhead, and I love that rod. It's not as nice looking as yours cuz I bought the blank out of the $50 close out barrel, but that doesn't affect its performance.

As for gear guy goin' fly, well, I suppose life could get worse. You might get addicted to fly fishing. Then you might get a Spey rod and get addicted to Spey casting. 'Tis a dangerous path you're on. Did you ever think about just doing drugs instead? All the gratification without the effort. (t.i.c.)

Sg