diamondback rods are fine. i have a 6'+, 2 weight i use for tiny brookie
streams in nc. but, i suggest you get a bigger rod... 7'6" is the
shortest i'd recommend. as you probably know, 6' sizes are really
specialty items, and not anything i'd recommend for someone buying a
first rod or one they hope to use for multiple purposes in a range of
small streams... and, sooner than later, you'll be in a position where
you'll need/want that longer rod. i've used the 7'6" in small to medium
size waters in the southeastern, western, and northern areas, and it's a
much better all around rod than the 6 footers.

jeff

tmon wrote:

Hi, I'm thinking of buying a 6'6'' rod. Has anyone tried the
Diamondback Americana or the Cortland CL? Any other recommendations?
I'll be using the rod in tight small stream situations. Probably just
20'-30' upstream presentations but some flexibility would be good too.