Buying a flyrod that does what you want it to do, requires numerous considerations. First of all, what do you want it to do and under what conditions, ie. small stream, big river, ocean? Are you of strong physical build, moderate or frail. Are you left-handed or right, tall or short? How big are the fish you are targeting, the flies you will be casting and what type of line(s) you will be using? Ansering these questions will help you determine the line weight the fly rod should handle, the speed of the action and the type of taper of the rod blank.  Will you be traveling with it on airplanes, ie. how many pieces should the rod be--2, 3, or 4? Once you have answered these questions, you will be ready to visit the Fly Fishing Shops and start wiggling rods. Take along the reel and line you will be using and attach it to the rod. Wiggle it again. Most Fly Shops will allow you to cast the rods in which you are interestd. Take advantage of this opportunity. This will allow you to find the fly rod you are looking for. One of the most common complaints when I guide Sports is that they cannot cast right with this "Stupid Fly Rod".  Follow the above-suggestions and you will avoid this dilemma. I hope you have found this helpful and would welcome any comments.     Sincerely, Capt. Bob