I bought the 9'6" FnF Rod at BPS and it works fine. I had the balance weights for another rod but so far I haven't used them because the FnF rod is pretty well balanced. Go across the river to the Clarksville BPS and try the rod with a reel that you would use. They were very helpful when I went. The marked price is $39.95 but tell them you saw it on sale in the catalog and you will get the sale price. Also, at the store you can get all the FnF stuff you need and its cheaper then buying the kit, especially if you don't try to load up on jigs. I have been out four times with the rig and haven't lost any of it yet (even though I have put it in the trees a couple of times). One other thing, that rod comes in two pieces and even when broken down they are still pretty long so get a couple of small velcro straps to hold them together when its in the boat.

If you want to get a bunch of good info on FnF, go to Jim Dicken's site:

http://www.floatandfly.com/

It's very helpful. Now you just have to wait for the ice to melt.

Grumpy