I had a chance to cast the 6 and 8 weight BVK’s at the Asheville show this weekend.
The 6 weight was a great casting rod. Truly something I would have no problem buying if my real rod ever broke.
The 8 weight probably (hopefully?) could have used a different line on it as it didn’t really blow my skirt at all. It felt dead and lifeless in comparison to the 6. We tried it all ranges and just couldn’t wake it up.
Still, being a non-productive member of society with income to match, I’ll probably get a 9 weight but only after casting one first to make sure the 6 weight I cast was indicative of the series.