Cortland Endurance Fly Rod - 9'6", 6wt, 4-Piece

This is a very nice rod. It has good action. I bought it for fresh water and to cross over to light salt water use. I put a Ross Cimarron Reel on it because it is a fresh/salt water capable product. I like things that can multi-task.

I fish a lot of lakes in e. Washington, using full sink lines. This rod, along with the 2-piece 9' Cortland Endurance rods, are almost too soft for sinking lines. It seems more like a medium rod instead of the moderate fast it is advertised as. My partners have noticed it, too, even without holding it! But, when I change reels and go to a floating line, it's fine. The "swirled translucent finish" is the ugliest I've ever seen, but looks don't catch fish, while this rod does. IMO, best used with lighter floating lines.