he ed shenk cricket a 5 6 for 3 or 4 weight one-piece fly rod this one-piece rod is exemplary of the crisp smooth action which can only be achieved through a ferrule-free design an organic continuity from butt to tip this five and a half footer is long enough to precisely work small spring creeks yet short enough that the ferrule-free design does not impinge upon safely transporting the rod to your favorite creek rated as a 3/4 we suggest a 4 weight line to fully load the rod when working close angle at ranges of 30-45 feet and you could download to a 3 weight this progressive taper is delicate ...