Here's the big brother to the very popular 6'8"
St Croix Ultra Light. I've had both rods and truly like this rod slightly more, if memory serves. Feels like the tip not quite as soft as that on the 6'8". Wish I hadn't sold the 6'8" so I could do a direct comparison. It shows a recommended line weight of 7, but I've found it to cast great with lines from 4 through 7. Probably be fine with an 8, but haven't tried one yet. Rod weight shows
3 3/8 ozs, but most of the weight seems to be concentrated towards the butt end with a heavier reel seat and cork than the 6'8" rod. Should say the tip is light, but not soft. Surprised me how well it would cast a four weight line with only a couple feet of line out.
Barry