I agree with Dub on the ITB rod. I love it for nymphing. It shines for sensitity on Czech nymphing. I like to use pretty large and heavy anchor flies, and was able to tap the bottom and feel it with the rod. The mid flex is nice, compared to my fast action rod. It balances perfect with the Ichtus reel. I can tell ryan put some time in finding a good match for that reel. I loved the feel of a fighting trout on the rod. Not too much give, but enough to enjoy fights on smaller trout, and enough to bring in the big boys.
I had no issues with accuracy either. It was casting my tungsten bead head buggers just fine. I enjoyed roll casting the rod, but it was very smooth and responsive to traditional casting as well. Not a lot of lag time. My farthest cast so far was about 40' but I was able to put the tungsten head bugger right where I wanted it.
I really to like the rod, and would suggest it to anyone looking for a lot of functionality for a great lower price. I will get the formal review out to you , after the first day in Potter.
I have both the 3/4 and 5/6 Ichtus reels and love both of them. The drag system is smooth, and has pretty much micro adjustments you really match the fish. I try and get every fish on the reel, and match the drag, weird I know, but it is what I like to do. You can tune it down to small 8" fish, or give it a bit more for large 16" plus fish.
Good stuff