There are 2 points to be addressed here. First, I couldn't find a Bob Izumi Signature fly rod so I suspect you have a baitcaster. From what I can recall, they were a mid priced rod (like most of Shimano products) and I would not expect to get more than $50-$60 for it. Second (and more importantly), don't let a longer rod scare you off. I find a short fly rod harder for a newbie to cast than a longer one. A short rod demands your timing be quicker and more accurate than a long (9'-10') rod. A starter rod in that size range is going to give you much better results IMO.
p.s. I don't often watch Izumi's show, but over many years I have caught more than a few and I can't ever remember him so much as holding a fly rod, let alone using one. And to the best of my knowledge, Shimano doesn't make fly rods (at least I don't recall ever seeing them and couldn't find any on Shimano's home page).
Last edited by professori; 04-24-2018 at 05:05 PM.
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Shimano Bob Izuma signature series 10'6 rod
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