I took these out on a trip to PA and what a perfect feel and casting ability they gave me over rods I used before I bought these. I'm hooked!!!! Wish I could get 6wt for brown trout, will have to finesse them with the 5wt. Which I figure will do just fine. A professional guide recommended your rods and I'm glad he did. Paired them with Lamson Guru S. Balance was perfect rods loaded very well. Thanks Diamondback for a high quality American product.