those rods are rated for the European line classes...something in the 44 to 48gram range,,Snowbee 2D, Vector 650 grain, also a good scandi bet would be the Vision Ace shooting heads in the same grain range..also the Air Flo Delta Spey...and yes the Hardy 55 although it is as good as the original Mach lines..being re-introduced next year of course in a new label and slightly differnet tapers