new rod/reel time

[jscott]

hello folks, i am coming asking for some advice on a new rod/reel set up. currently i am using an old cortland 6wt 8.5' rod with a cortland reel. both are very low end models i got as an xmas gift when i was young, 12yr ago or so.

i am currently thinking about purchasing a new set up and was wondering what you folks would suggest for rod make/style, reel make/style and ofcourse weight/length of the rod.

- i will be doing all trout fishing with it
- i will be fishing small streams/creeks 10ft wide up to and including things like the BFB.
- i'd prefer to stay under the 300$ mark if that is possible for a nice set up.

i don't feel that i need the king of the hill sage rod etc but something that will work well, won't tire me out, and ofcourse will lay a fly down soft and precise.

i was checking out Cabelas.com and they have a combo there that i was debating. its a Sage Launch series rod and one of their Cabela's Prestige reels (buy the combo they include backing/line) for $265. i was debating the 8.5' 5wt rod = Cabela's Sage Launch/Cabela's Presitge Plus fly combo. i'd post a link but under 12 posts won't allow me.

thank you for the suggestions.

~J