The first fly rod I ever tried was an old Shakesphere Ugly stik Lite I bought around 30 years ago when the local Kmart was closing down. 8'6" marked 6 or 7 wt line. It works pretty good with popping bugs for local bass and panfish. Not quite as smooth as the 9' 6wt Redidngton Classic Trout I got a few years ago, but then I've always gone cheap for line on it.
