Yesterday afternoon I received a 7 foot, 6 piece South Bend Outdoorsman pack rod. I had done plenty of research here and assumed that it would take a six, if not seven, weight line. I unfortunately do not currently posses a six weight line, so I tried a weight forward seven which ended up feeling overpowered and downright sloppy. My next best option was an SA Frequency Boost, line weight 5.5, so I strung it up and she sang! While I am interested in trying a six weight, the 5.5 was a pleasant surprise, and the 1494 that it's spooled on balanced the rod right on the winding check, so I am pleased.
