hi just christened the new tackle i got from the nec (shakespear tpd rod,crest reel ,etc) improved my casting and caught a full ticket of fish (4) 2x 2 1/2 1x 2 3/4 and the best 5 1/2 lb pleased or what only problem the fly fishing bug is biting harder oh well trout and green salad for dinner today I can live with that