bought the crosswater 3yrs, ago as a starter rod, love it everyday I use it. Realy good choice, good quality price for anyone that want to learn fly fishing without breaking the bank.
picked up a 9' 8-weight. It's my second rod and is a high quality setup for the money. This rod/reel setup casts easily and is light enough to fish for hours. This looks like the most bang for the buck on the market these days.
Bought this kit starting my fly career this past February. Very impressed with the quality and styling of the rod/reel, but most importantly, their customer service. After 3 trips and probably 20 fish, i broke my rod on a monster. They replaced it in a few short days and saved me rescheduling a trip. Kudos to Redington. They've earned a customer for life!!!
Got the #8 outfit at BassPro for a great price. Caught several nice (but small fish)...