It is a true four-weight and definitely preferred the Airflo line, creating effortless, tight loops with excellent feedback
The rod is 6.5" carbon graphite rod with a cork handle and ceramic guides
The straps didnt dig into my shoulders, but I think comfort ultimately depends on how much is in there and how heavy the pack is. According to Stanko, the back of the pack is quite thin, especially if you have a laptop in the back compartment
Bill gave me a small selection of four lures from the range available, ones that he recommended for Bass, Pollack, and of particular interest to me, Sea Trout
Description The Katy 5 Fiberglass Fly Rod At 8 it is small enough to handle the tight confines of upper Midwestern streams, but powerful enough to reach out on broader waters
Shimano and Daiwa rule this category, but there are a handful of other reels that are holding their own as well