Need input on Allen XA 4 wt 10' Rod

[mike_richardson]

Looking to purchase this rod. I want to use it for a little better drifts, and want more contact with my flies while czech nymphing. I want to order from Allen, but this is the only model they have in the size and weight I am looking for.

Does anyone have experience with this size/weight XA or the XA in general. I will be adding a Risen Ithcus reel to this as well, in Gun metal/ Silver. I think the outfit will look nice but that is not what I am going for on this. I know the risen will perform but I know nothing about the XA.

Thanks in advance for input.

 

[dsmith1427]

I have a seven foot 3 wt Xa and I like it a lot. I made it from a blank last spring and I use it for small streams. I nymph fish probably 90% of the time. The people at Allen were very helpful. I would give them a call and let them know how you plan to use the rod.

Don

 

[mike_richardson]

Have emails out to Evan and Justing now, they are at a fly show. I wont be able to order until next week. Thanks for the input.