JR wrote:

... (If it's
primarily for trout fishing there in Italy, look for a medium-fast action
rod, 8.5 or 9 foot, 4 or 5 weight.)

Poor Vittorix is in Chicago. From what I can tell by his posts
here and in some of the other fishing groups he hasn't really
decided, or doesn't have enough info yet to decide, which
species he wants to target. Chicago could mean anything from
bluegill to salmon and most everything in between.

If I were to give him fly fishing advice, I'd say MOVE. ;-)

--
Ken Fortenberry