The gear snobs won’t admit it but yes Cabelas is the best outfitter in the business. I buy the Cabelas name when I can and usually save big compared to name brand. I have been 100% happy with everything except a pair of Cabelas hiking boots which they happily refunded my money when I told them I didn’t like them. I also have an FT rod, mine is an 8wt and it’s a sweet rod. I pulled a snake guide out of it a few weeks ago (totally my fault and a long story) the eye ended up jammed half way into my finger, I was having a day… I pulled it out and fished the rod for the rest of the day.