Also have look at the Xplorer Pro-cast(R300-500),i used one in 4wt during my fishing stint at Somerset East in November.Finding my 6wt a bit of an overkill for the Little Fish River,Allan Hobson kindly loaned me his Xplorer Pro-cast 4wt and the rod performed well handling one and a half kilo sm yellowfish with ease and these rods handle just as much abuse as the Elbe.A better rod in my opinion for the first time beginner than the Elbe.