Thanks for the help so far guys, I'm doing my research. One thing to add, two piece would sure be handier.
Heavy weed cover, as mentioned, isn't a problem, so medium-light may be a good option.
I'm keeping the Fenwick that I have, it's a good rod, just won't cast as far as I need. My Dad had Fenwicks way back when, and I still remember the feeling of trout bites in streams when I was a kid.
I just got an old Shimano Bullwhip, 6'6", and that thing's a casting fool. I wish the tip were a little less whippy though, but it's a fun graphite rod.