Haven’t bought a premium fly rod in years. After moving back to siskiyou county and living in really close proximity to amazing trout water I decided to grab the 10’ 4wt x and lined it with a 4wt rio grand. Been fishing the rod for about 2 months now, and I think it’s the best NorCal trout rod I’ve ever fished. It is not a 4wt. In terms of power, it’s more like a solid 5 1/2 but has the feel in hand of a 4wt. I’ve fished it on Fall River, the Pit, Hat Creek and the Lower Sac. Used bobbers, tight line and dry fly. Delicate enough to make gentle presentation, and the length does not take away from accuracy at all. The big test was yesterday on the lower sac. 8-10’ from bobber to 3 big split shot and 3 flies. The rod lifted and cast the rig easily, and had plenty of power to fight fish in big water. All in all, it’s likely the best trout stick I’ve ever owned.